Flu seasons in the Northern Hemisphere traditionally intensify in late fall, peaking between December and February as cooler weather and holiday gatherings drive people indoors. Yet, the 2025-2026 season is showing unus...

West Nile Virus in Southern Europe

Mosquito on human skin (Adapted from https://www.pexels.com/@icon0/)

West Nile virus, a mosquito-borne disease, has become a notable concern in Southern Europe. Transmitted primarily by Culex mosquitoes, the disease has been increasingly reported across the region. By early August, Italy...

The current COVID-19 wave

Forecasted COVID-19 acvivity in Spain and Portugal at the end of July

A new wave of COVID-19 infections has affected several parts of the world during the last few months, with increases in cases observed in Asia, Australia, and Europe. Since mid-February, global case numbers have been cl...