West Nile Virus Situation Under Control in Italy, Says Health Minister

Rome: Health Minister Orazio Schillaci stated that there is no need for alarm regarding the recent series of deaths in Lazio and Campania due to the West Nile Virus. Schillaci emphasized that the figures are consistent with those recorded in previous years.

According to Ansa News Agency, Schillaci addressed the Senate Social Affairs Committee, assuring that “the situation is under control. It is constantly monitored and in line with previous years.” He noted that there were no significant media alarms in 2018 and 2022 about the West Nile Virus, despite higher numbers of cases and deaths in those years.

This year, the virus has resulted in 13 fatalities in Italy, primarily in the provinces of Caserta in Campania and Latina in Lazio.