Milano, Aug. 25 (LaPresse) – A 72-year-old woman died yesterday afternoon in Qualiano, in the Naples area, after being hospitalized for several days in critical condition after contracting West Nile virus. Mayor Raffaele de Leonardis announced the death. “On behalf of myself and the entire municipal administration, I extend my deepest condolences to the family, who are very well known in Qualiano, to her loved ones and to all those who are mourning her loss today,” the mayor said, confirming the presence of “three other people infected with the virus in the city” and specifying that the administration remains “in constant contact with the competent health authorities.” “We have not received any reports of further infections for about ten days. We urge citizens to follow the prevention guidelines already issued,” the mayor concluded.
West Nile: 72-year-old woman dies in the Naples area
Milano, Aug. 25 (LaPresse) – A 72-year-old woman died yesterday afternoon in Qualiano, in the Naples area, after being hospitalized for several days in critical condition after contracting West Nile virus. Mayor Raffaele de Leonardis announced the death. “On behalf of myself and the entire municipal administration, I extend my deepest condolences to the family, who are very well known in Qualiano, to her loved ones and to all those who are mourning her loss today,” the mayor said, confirming the presence of “three other people infected with the virus in the city” and specifying that the administration remains “in constant contact with the competent health authorities.” “We have not received any reports of further infections for about ten days. We urge citizens to follow the prevention guidelines already issued,” the mayor concluded.