Overview

• Italy’s health institute reports infections spanning 17 regions, underscoring a broad geographic spread this season.
• Oristano in Sardinia has logged about 30 local cases, making it a current hotspot on the island.
• Regional authorities in Sardinia convened a technical crisis meeting to coordinate municipal, provincial and veterinary responses.
• Health officials plan to use drones to map mosquito breeding sites and are weighing sanctions for properties that fail to eliminate standing water.
• Experts point to warm, wet conditions, wetlands and rice fields, and migratory birds as drivers, while urging repellents, long sleeves and nets for personal protection.