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First death from West Nile virus reported in the Netherlands
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The Netherlands has recorded its first death from the West Nile virus. A patient died in a hospital in Utrecht after contracting the mosquito-borne disease.
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- First death from West Nile virus in the Netherlands
- Patient died in hospital
- Infection occurred in Utrecht province
- Virus transmitted through mosquito bites
- Date reported: 27 August 2026
the Netherlands · Utrecht · West Nile virus · hospital
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