Poles love this place. There is an alert about a dangerous virus

Spain is loved by Polish tourists. They like to explore the Costa del Sol in Andalusia and also like to visit Malaga, located in the southern part of the mentioned region. It was there that West Nile virus (WNV), transmitted mainly by mosquitoes, was detected. An emergency alert was issued at the scene.

Virus in Spain

Even though the holiday season is over, Malaga still attracts many people, especially those who want to escape from the crowds and look for the sun, which is currently very scarce in Poland. The Department of Health and Consumers of Andalusia keeps informed about the virus active there.

The warning is valid until November 5 and also applies to other nearby towns. We should be careful in places such as Tarajal, Tahivilla in Tarifa and La Luisiana in Seville. The state of alarm may be extended, and everything will depend on whether new cases of infection appear.

Special measures were initiated

Currently, many preventive activities are being undertaken in the Malaga area. Increased, among others: monitoring of mosquitoes, but also other animals that can transmit the virus, e.g. birds and horses.

Local authorities They call for the use of insect repellents, wearing light clothing that covers the body, avoiding strong odors that attract insects and not being outdoors during the hours of peak mosquito activity.

It is also important to install mosquito nets in homes and turn off lights when not needed, as they may attract insects. People are urged to pay attention and check whether anyone has symptoms typical of infection. However, the problem may be that most people do not feel them at all.

What about the symptoms of the virus?

Only some infected people experience fever, headache, muscle pain or weakness. You may feel this way within two to 14 days of being exposed to the virus, and it usually gets better after a few days. This does not mean, however, that the virus is not dangerous. In some cases, it attacks the nervous system and causes inflammation of the brain or spinal cord. This may even lead to death.

Statistics presented by the European Center for Disease Prevention and Control show that in 2025, WNV affected over 989 people in 13 European countries. In Spain, 23 cases were recorded, and overall the virus contributed to the death of 63 people.