Trinidad & Tobago: Dengue deaths increase to eight
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August 9, 2024 Hour: 5:14 pm
According to the latest report from Health, there are also a total of 712 cases of dengue confirmed
The Ministry of Health in Trinidad and Tobago reported on Friday that dengue deaths in the country have increased to eight, three of them recorded this week.
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According to the latest report from Health, there are also a total of 712 cases of dengue confirmed by laboratory.
The Trinitarian government reported the first death due to dengue in 2024 on 21 June, and at that time there were 126 cases.
The Health Portfolio reminded citizens that the best way to reduce the incidence of mosquito-borne diseases is by eliminating breeding sites.
Therefore, he urged the population to dispose of abandoned vehicles or appliances in and around the yard that could accumulate water and become mosquito breeding grounds.
Also urged to cover water containers, cut and remove any bush or weeds that may harbor mosquitoes, clean drains and gutters to allow free flow of water, and use mosquito nets and insect repellent.
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) reported in mid-July 121 deaths from dengue fever this year among the countries of Central America and the Caribbean for which it has data, with 247,000 cases.
Autor: OSG
Fuente: EFE
