Source: West Nile virus detected in UK mosquitoes for first time – BBC News
West Nile virus has been detected in UK mosquitoes for the first time, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said.
It added that the risk to the general public is “very low” but advice to healthcare professionals will be issued.
West Nile virus causes either very minor symptoms or none at all – but around 20% of cases can experience headaches, high fever and skin eruptions.
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