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Winter Olympics 2026 in Italy: Chikungunya & Dengue Risk Confirmed as Minimal by Health Authorities
Winter Olympics 2026 in Italy: Chikungunya & Dengue Risk Confirmed as Minimal by Health Authorities As the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics approach, health authorities from Italy, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), and the World Health Organization (WHO) have confirmed that the risk of Chikungunya and Dengue transmission during the event is categorized as negligible. This conclusion comes after a detailed review of environmental conditions, mosquito activity, and health surveillance protocols. The Winter Olympics in Italy, set in the Lombardy and Veneto regions, will take place in February 2026....