Travel Warnings West Nile virus symptoms: Spain holiday warning as deadly disease surges in Seville with holidaymakers urged to protect themselves By Isabella Boneham Published 8th Aug 2024, 10:39 BST Updated 8th Aug 2024, 11:06 BST Comment Watch more of our videos on Shots! and live on Freeview channel 276 Visit Shots! now A warning has been issued to holidaymakers heading to Spain as a deadly virus is surging. Nine cases of the dangerous West Nile virus have been confirmed in Seville. The virus has been detected in mosquitoes in the region, so UK holidaymakers are being urged to take steps to protect themselves.

The cases were found in different parts of Seville, including Los Palacios, Villafranca, Dos Hermanas, Coria de Rio and La Puebla de Río. The severity of the virus varies, with headaches, body aches, vomiting and diarrhoea common symptoms. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more.

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Those with the illness may also notice joint pains, develop rashes and have long-lasting fatigue. In extreme cases, it can lead to hospitalisation o.