Hepatitis A Outbreak in Naples

AI Briefing

• – Naples, Italy, is experiencing a hepatitis A outbreak with 154 confirmed cases as of March 20, 2026, 41 times above the three-year average, with the city's main infectious disease hospital at capacity.
• – The outbreak has prompted a ban on raw shellfish in all public establishments, with inspections of restaurants and seafood suppliers intensified to identify potential contamination points.
• – Health authorities are urging residents and visitors to avoid eating raw shellfish, wash their hands thoroughly with soap and water, and drink water from certified sources only to prevent the spread of the disease.