An womens di 80 years, resident in Chions, in the province of Pordenone, is dead after contracting the virus West Nile. The elderly woman, who had not traveled abroad, was therefore considered a indigenous case. As soon as she was hospitalized, the Prevention Department of the Western Friuli Health Authority (Asfo) adopted immediate containment measures to prevent the spread of the virus.
Disinfestation has begun
The interventions began on Friday morning, July 19th pest control in neighborhood of the deceased woman's home. These measures have been taken to reduce the risk of further infections. Currently, no other cases of West Nile infection have been reported in the area.
Monitoring and Surveillance
The Friuli Venezia Giulia region has communicated that they have been positioned throughout the regional territory mosquito traps. This system of monitoring, created in collaboration with the Prevention Departments, is aimed at controllare the circulation of virus West Nile. At the moment, the presence of the virus has been reported in the territories of the former provinces of Pordenone and Udine.
Condolences and Precautionary Measures
The regional councilor for health, Riccardo Riccardi, he expressed his cordoglio and maximum nearness ai family of the deceased woman. He also reiterated the importance of taking precautions to prevent mosquito bites, the main vectors of the virus.
Fonte: Notizie.it