This digest highlights the latest events and signals submitted to the BEACON platform—a global system for tracking and analyzing emerging biological threats. Stay informed with real-time updates from around the world, curated to help you monitor developments affecting human, animal, and environmental health.

West Nile virus, Greece

Fri Aug 28th 2026      3 reports (1 new)

- Greece reports 232 autochthonous West Nile virus infections and 19 deaths in 2026; eastern Attica remains the focus area

Measles, South Africa

Fri Aug 28th 2026      1 report (1 new)

- Confirmed measles cases in South Africa increase to 3891 across all nine provinces amid nationwide immunization challenges

Salmonellosis, UK

Fri Aug 28th 2026      4 reports (1 new)

- Salmonella Enteritidis cases in England increase to 474; two deaths across three WGS-distinct clusters; imported eggs under investigation

Cyclosporiasis, USA

Fri Aug 28th 2026      11 reports (1 new)

- Unprecedented increase in cyclosporiasis cases in USA: 17 180 confirmed cases; iceberg lettuce-associated outbreak as the dominant driver