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West Nile outbreak has Dutch health min. asking people to sleep under mosquito nets
On 2026-09-12, Dutch Health Minister Sophie Hermans (VVD) advised the public to sleep under mosquito nets if available, following a recent West Nile virus outbreak in the Netherlands. The warning comes after the virus claimed a life, prompting increased concern. Hermans emphasized the importance of prevention, stating, “If you have a mosquito net, use it.” The Ministry of Health is monitoring the situation and urging citizens to take precautions to reduce the risk of infection from mosquito bites.
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