The European holiday hotspots battling deadly mosquito-borne diseases: Spain, France and Italy among popular destinations now affected by West Nile Virus and chikungunya

Britons travelling abroad this summer could be at risk of deadly mosquito-borne diseases sweeping through European holiday hotspots each summer. Mosquito season is now entering its peak months, with viruses such as West Nile, chikungunya and dengue fever spreading across the continent.