Australia has updated its travel advice for North Macedonia, warning travelers about an outbreak of West Nile virus and urging them to take precautions against mosquito bites.
The Australian government’s Smartraveller website updated its guidance on September 2, while maintaining the lowest travel advisory level, recommending normal safety precautions. Authorities advise travelers to use insect repellent, wear loose-fitting, light-colored clothing and stay in insect-protected accommodations.
North Macedonia has reported 55 West Nile fever cases so far, including 53 laboratory-confirmed cases, while 19 patients are currently hospitalized. Six people with confirmed West Nile fever have died in North Macedonia since the beginning of the year.