Μake us preferred on GoogleGreece is accounting for about one in four locally acquired West Nile virus infections reported in Europe this summer, with 61 cases recorded through Aug. 5. Italy remains in first place with 139 cases, while Spain has reported 17, North Macedonia 13, Romania six, France four and Germany one. The figures come as Greece enters the main period of West Nile virus transmission, with health authorities warning that weather conditions remain favorable for mosquito-borne transmission and that additional cases are likely in the coming weeks. Greece has recorded West Nile virus infections almost every year since 2010, making its seasonal return a recurring public health concern. About 80% of people infected with West Nile virus develop no symptoms, while about 20% experience mild illness.