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ALMERÍA – Health officials in Almería, Spain, are on high alert after detecting mosquitoes carrying the West Nile virus in the province. The presence of the virus was confirmed in a mosquito trap located between the neighborhoods of El Toyo and El Alquián in the capital city.
The detection has prompted the Ministry of Health to declare these areas as “Alert areas” with the highest risk level according to the autonomous protocol. This designation triggers an immediate implementation of measures aimed at containing the potential spread of the virus.
High-Risk Areas and Response Measures
This marks the first time this level of alert has been activated in the Almería province, leading to intensified fumigation efforts, control of mosquito breeding sites, and public information campaigns in the affected neighborhoods.
“Alert areas” with the highest risk level…implies an immediate battery of measures to contain the possible spread of the virus.
Other Municipalities at Risk
Recent entomological analysis by the Junta de Andalucía has identified other municipalities with conditions favorable for mosquito proliferation. These conditions include wet areas, high temperatures, and the presence of wildlife. These municipalities have been classified as medium risk on a map prepared by the Ministry of health and Consumption of the Board.
Along with the Almería capital, which is at high risk, the towns of Pulpí, Cuevas del Almanzora, Vera, Garrucha, Mojácar, Los Gallardos, carboneras, Roquetas de Mar, and La Mojonera also present a medium risk.
These towns share a geographical pattern, concentrating on the eastern coastal axis of the province. This area coincides with the migratory routes of wild birds, which are the primary reservoir of the virus, and with agricultural areas and greenhouses, where standing water is common.
