British tourists are being warned about a recent outbreak of the deadly West Nile virus on Spain's Costa del Sol. Two coastal towns, Fuengirola and Mijas, have been placed under red alert due to infected mosquitoes (gbnews.com, mirror.co.uk). Thousands of British holidaymakers visit these areas annually. The Spanish authorities are urging tourists to take extra precautions, such as using mosquito repellent and avoiding stagnant waters where the insects are likely to breed. Authorities in Fuengirola and Mijas have stepped up their efforts to control the mosquito population (gbnews.com).