A new positive case of West Nile virus was recorded today by the Health and Prevention Department of the Oristano Local Health Authority. The patient is over fifty years old from Narbolia, suffering from other serious conditions and currently hospitalized at the San Martino Hospital in Oristano.
This brings the number of symptomatic cases of West Nile virus confirmed in Sardinia in 2025 to 34, all in the province of Oristano, where two deaths were also recorded. An epidemiological investigation has already begun, and the area of residence of the infected person has been cordoned off to allow for disinfection within 200 meters of the home.
"Once again, we urge everyone to remain vigilant regarding mosquito prevention and protection measures, as mosquitoes transmit the West Nile virus, which is especially dangerous for the frail and elderly," reiterates Maria Valentina Marras, Director of the Health and Prevention Department of Oristano Local Health Authority (ASL 5). "Therefore, avoiding standing water, where larvae breed, is crucial: frequently empty pet bowls, plant pots, containers, and paddling pools. It's also important when outdoors, especially at dusk, to cover your body, legs, and arms with light-colored clothing, use repellent spray, and put mosquito screens on doors and windows to keep your home safe."
(Unioneonline)