Here's what to know about dengue, as Puerto Rico declares a …
WebMar 27, 2024 · Puerto Rico has issued a public health emergency after recording an unusually rapid rise in dengue cases over the first few months of this year. It's the latest area to grapple with a surge of...
Puerto Rico declares dengue fever an epidemic as cases rise
WebMar 27, 2024 · 5 min. On Monday, government leaders in Puerto Rico declared a dengue epidemic after a spike in cases of the mosquito-borne disease hit the island. From the start of the year through March...
Puerto Rico declares epidemic after spike in dengue cases | AP …
WebMar 26, 2024 · SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rico’s health secretary declared an epidemic on Monday following a spike in dengue cases. The U.S. territory of 3.2 million people has reported at least 549 cases so far this year, compared with a total of 1,293 cases for all of last year.
Dengue fever outbreak in Puerto Rico creates public health …
WebMarch 28, 2024, 10:45 AM PDT. By Nicole Acevedo. The risk of getting sick with dengue fever is ever present in Puerto Rico and other places with hot, humid climates — but this year “ cases have...
Dengue fever alert: Puerto Rico declares epidemic - USA TODAY
WebMar 26, 2024 · USA TODAY. Puerto Rico has declared an epidemic as the number of dengue cases continues to rise. At least 549 cases have been reported so far and more than 340 people have been...
Puerto Rico declares public health emergency as dengue cases …
WebMar 28, 2024 · CNN —. Puerto Rico has declared a public health emergency due to a surging number of dengue cases. Puerto Rico Secretary of Heath Carlos Mellado said the health department has registered...
Dengue Fever: Puerto Rico Declares Emergency After Viral Cases …
WebMar 29, 2024 · Cases of dengue, a mosquito-borne disease, are surging in Puerto Rico, prompting the island’s health department to declare a public health emergency. There have been 549 reported cases of the...
Puerto Rico Declares Public Health Emergency as Dengue Cases …
WebMarch 25, 2024 9:45 PM EDT. P uerto Rico declared a public health emergency over dengue, a mosquito-borne illness that has surged throughout the Americas this year. Read More: Dengue Fever...
Puerto Rico declares public health emergency as dengue cases rise
WebMar 27, 2024 · Puerto Rico has declared a public health emergency amid an ongoing outbreak of dengue infections, a mosquito-spread viral infection that can cause fever, aches, rash, vomiting, and, in about...
Puerto Rico declares dengue epidemic as cases climb - Medical …
WebMar 28, 2024 · by Robin Foster. Puerto Rico has declared a dengue epidemic following a surge in cases of the mosquito-borne disease in the U.S. territory. In total, there have been 549 cases, including...
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