How worried should we be about the invasive mosquitoes in the UK?
4 September 2026
Mosquitoes that can transmit infections like dengue, chikungunya and Zika virus have been found breeding in the UK.
The UK Health Security Agency announced that the species had been detected at residential properties in east London. The fourth time it’s been discovered in the UK in recent years, and the first time it’s been found breeding.
The UK Health Security Agency announced that the species had been detected at residential properties in east London. The fourth time it’s been discovered in the UK in recent years, and the first time it’s been found breeding.