British tourists issued holiday warning as Spanish hotspots on red alert after deadly mosquito virus left several people ill

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British tourists have been issued a holiday warning as two coastal towns on Spain's Costa del Sol have been placed on red alert following the discovery of mosquitoes infected with West Nile virus.Fuengirola and Mijas, beloved by British holidaymakers and attracting thousands of UK visitors annually, are now subject to heightened surveillance of insects, animals and people, alongside public health warnings to residents and tourists.The alert comes after disease-carrying mosquitoes were identified in the area, prompting Spanish authorities to intensify monitoring efforts and launch community awareness campaigns.Both destinations sit within the Andalusia region, where the virus has claimed at least 10 lives in previous years, raising concerns ahead of the peak summer holiday season.

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