Is hantavirus present in Italy?

Italy has no documented autochthonous (locally acquired) cases of hantavirus disease. Puumala virus (PUUV) — a milder hantavirus species causing HFRS — has limited presence in some northern alpine regions (Trentino-Alto Adige, Friuli-Venezia Giulia) but no recent human cases. ECDC assesses the risk for the general European population from the MV Hondius outbreak as 'very low'. The Italian Ministry of Health has nonetheless reinforced surveillance for travelers returning from South America during the relevant exposure window.