INSP: 8 cases of infection with the West Nile virus and 2 deaths in Romania

Romania has reported 8 cases of infection with the West Nile virus, of which 5 have been confirmed and 3 are probable, between June 3 and July 23, 2026, according to the National Institute of Public Health (INSP).

Among the infected individuals, 2 elderly people with comorbidities have died. The cases were distributed across various age groups, including one case among young people aged 20-29, two cases among those aged 30-39, and one case in the groups of 40-49, 50-59, 70-79, and over 80 years old. In total, 4 men and 4 women were affected, with an equal distribution between urban and rural areas. The cases were reported in the counties of Argeș, Botoșani, Cluj, Iași, Mureș, Suceava, and in the municipality of Bucharest.

INSP recommends that the population avoid exposure to mosquitoes by wearing appropriate clothing, using repellents, insecticides, and measures to prevent mosquitoes from entering homes.