The number of human cases of West Nile fever infection in Sardinia has risen to nine , all in the province of Oristano .
Two people over seventy are hospitalized at the San Martino hospital in Oristano , while a man over fifty presented himself to the emergency room of the Oristano hospital but, after initial treatment, was discharged and returned home.
The Prevention Department of the ASL 5 of Oristano immediately began an epidemiological investigation and prophylaxis activities, which include the disinfection of the residential area of people who contracted the virus by the competent authorities .
The first case of West Nile dates back to last May and involved a person over sixty, the second a person over ninety who sadly lost his life after contracting the virus and developing the disease.
The director of the Prevention Department, Maria Valentina Marras, recalled: «We once again invite citizens, especially the frail and elderly, to prevent any risky situations and to protect themselves from the bites of this insect with all the tools we remember: avoid stagnant water, protect yourself with repellent sprays and long clothing when outdoors, and screen your home with mosquito nets».
(Unioneonline)
