Data from the Italian Ministry of Health confirms an 8% increase in deaths among people over 85 in Italian cities during July, attributed to the heatwave. An epidemiologist notes that the elderly drink less, leading to electrolyte imbalances.

The Italian Ministry of Health has issued an alert warning the public not to click on or respond to false emails impersonating the ministry, as they are attempts at fraud seeking personal data.

New data from the Italian Ministry of Health ranks Veneto as having the best healthcare assistance, followed by Emilia and Tuscany, while Lombardy placed sixth, indicating a general improvement in the system but persistent disparities in the South.

The Italian Ministry of Health is preparing daily bulletins for 27 cities, providing 24, 48, and 72-hour forecasts on the possible health effects of heatwaves.