# As Europe warms, West Nile virus spreads farther and longer in Italy

https://mins.news/en/video/65366

- The Associated Press, 2026-09-19 10:16 UTC
- Health
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgP0uGv5wIc

> Italian health authorities say warmer temperatures and longer warm seasons are allowing mosquitoes that transmit West Nile virus to reach broader areas and remain active for more months. Italy has reported more than 650 infections this year, about half of Europe’s recorded cases, according to local officials.

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