Two new cases of West Nile virus have been reported in Albania, bringing the total number of infected people to three. The latest cases were recorded in Korçë and Elbasan, while the first had been confirmed earlier in August.
Three cases reported so far
The number of West Nile virus cases reported so far in the country has reached three. According to the reported data, the two latest cases were identified recently, raising concern over the presence of the virus in several counties.
One of the new cases was registered in Korçë, while the other was in Elbasan. At this stage, no further details have been made public about the condition of the affected individuals.
The first case was confirmed in August
The first case in Albania was confirmed during August. It involved a 72-year-old man from Korçë, who remains the first publicly disclosed case of this infection.
After developing health problems, the elderly man went to the Regional Hospital of Korçë, where tests confirmed the presence of West Nile virus.
Little official information on the situation
So far, public information about the cases remains limited, and institutions have not provided fuller details on the circumstances of the infections or the specific measures taken on the ground.
In the absence of broader institutional communication, attention remains focused on transparency over the spread of the cases and the management of the situation by the responsible public health structures.
The reporting of three cases in two counties has put West Nile virus in the focus of health authorities, while the public remains awaiting more clarification about the situation on the ground.