2 people have died from West Nile virus in Italy this year
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Travel warning after deadly disease outbreaks in European holiday hotspots amid WHO 'epidemic' alert
British tourists have been issued travel advice after a number of outbreaks of deadly mosquito-borne diseases have been reported in popular holiday destinations. Cases of dengue, West Nile virus and chikungunya have now been detected in Europe, including parts of France and Italy.
Half a million pilgrims to attend Vatican's 'Youth Jubilee' next week, Italy's Lazio region sees uptick in West Nile virus cases, and more news on Friday.