FLORENCE 30 December 2016 (ORCNS) - Mgr. Rutherford Johnson, Cardinal Count of Sainte Animie, Prince of Florence, and Mme. Hanna, Princess of Florence have expressed continuing concern over the continuing meningitis epidemic in Tuscany. A high number of cases have been confirmed by health authorities of the Italian Republic in 2016 and are believed to be brought by illegal immigrants. "This is a troubling threat to the people of Tuscany and to visitors. We pray that this will be brought under control," the Counte of Sainte Animie said.