Overview

• As of July 30, health officials have confirmed about 44 human infections and five deaths in the Latium region, with nearly all cases concentrated in the Province of Latina Severe and fatal cases have predominantly affected older adults with pre-existing conditions, underscoring heightened vulnerability among the elderly
• Common Culex mosquitoes, thriving in standing water across former marshlands and fueled by rising temperatures, continue to transmit the virus from wild bird reservoirs
• The Italian National Health Institute has activated intensified mosquito surveillance and imposed blood donation safeguards to prevent transmission through transfusions
• Latina’s mayor has announced plans for stricter local ordinances and accelerated removal of stagnant water to reinforce community-level prevention efforts