Tiger mosquito extends spread, four new Belgian municipalities report first sightings. Recent monitoring by Sciensano, Institute of Tropical Medicine reveals disturbing mosquito expansion.
From early May, Aywaille, Kraainem, Kuurne, and Rotselaar saw initial mosquito reports.
Previous sightings in Ath, Boom, Kessel-Lo, Merelbeke-Melle, Schelle, Wijnegem, Zaventem confirmed earlier. Ongoing tiger mosquito presence observed in Hoegaarden, Merelbeke-Melle, Wijnegem, Zaventem municipalities today.
Sciensano epidemiologist reassures discovery does not indicate immediate dengue, chikungunya or zika threats. Monitoring continues until October; citizens urged to avoid transporting mosquitoes accidentally from travel.