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New West Nile virus case reported in Amsterdam region

Health officials have confirmed a new local case of West Nile virus in the Amsterdam region following recent deaths in Utrecht and Drenthe. Transmitted by mosquitoes, the virus typically causes mild or no symptoms, though severe cases can lead to dangerous neurological complications. The RIVM emphasizes that the overall risk of contracting the virus in the Netherlands remains very low.