Portugal "must be vigilant", but "not yet worried" about this virus that has already killed in EuropePhoto by Bruno Silva on Pexels
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Portugal "must be vigilant", but "not yet worried" about this virus that has already killed in Europe

CNN Portugal28 August 2026 at 23:16

Miguel Castanho, researcher at the Institute of Molecular Medicine, considered that Portugal must be "vigilant" regarding the West Nile virus, but stressed that it is not yet a cause for concern. The virus has already caused at least 39 deaths throughout Europe.

The researcher explained the characteristics of the West Nile virus and the signs the population should watch out for. He highlighted that approximately 80% of infected people show no symptoms, which makes disease detection more difficult.

The current situation in Europe raises health alerts, but Portuguese health authorities continue to monitor the outbreak's evolution without taking extreme measures. Surveillance remains the main recommended strategy.

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