Cases and deaths from the dengue epidemic in Peru have more than tripled in 2024 compared to the same period last year. The government is intensifying efforts to contain the infections, which are prevalent in poorer areas. Dengue-related deaths in Peru have tripled this year, prompting the government to escalate measures to curb the disease's epidemic, particularly in impoverished regions. The global incidence of dengue has surged over the past two decades, putting nearly half of the world's population at risk. The Bay Area is taking urgent steps to eradicate an invasive mosquito species that can transmit diseases like dengue, Zika, and yellow fever. Latin America and the Caribbean are experiencing a significant rise in dengue fever cases, with approximately 4.7 million people infected so far in 2024. Changing weather patterns have contributed to the worst dengue epidemic in Latin American history, expanding to new regions like towns 2,000 meters above sea level and central Argentina, raising concerns about potential outbreaks in North America.
Changing weather patterns contributed to the worst dengue epidemic in Latin American history, reaching new regions, including towns 2,000 meters above sea level as well as central Argentina. This suggests that North America could be next. https://t.co/FkMcCjArpO via…
Roughly 4.7 million people have been infected with dengue fever so far in 2024, an explosion of cases centered in Latin America and the Caribbean that experts warn could grow. https://t.co/Vk29q5TL0P
As millions of dengue fever cases rapidly spread in Latin America, a new vaccine can’t be made fast enough to help. https://t.co/i8ZzvlbHYS
Invasive mosquitoes were spotted in East San Jose. Here’s how you can stop the dangerous pests. https://t.co/FUF7dvRBRG
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Roughly 4.7 million people have been infected with dengue fever so far in 2024, an explosion of cases centered in Latin America and the Caribbean that experts warn could grow. https://t.co/Vk29q5TL0P @LauraSanthanam reports. https://t.co/Vk29q5TL0P
Bay Area authorities are racing to eliminate an invasive mosquito species known to transmit potentially deadly diseases including dengue, Zika and yellow fever. https://t.co/k74uYuDpKg
JUST IN: Bay Area authorities are racing to eliminate an invasive mosquito species known to transmit potentially deadly diseases including dengue, Zika and yellow fever. https://t.co/rUGs62xjeo
Dengue—spread by infected mosquitoes—is found in most tropical & subtropical regions, incl. popular tourist destinations. Continue preventing mosquito bites for 3 weeks after you return home. Symptoms incl. fever with aches & pains, rash, or nausea. https://t.co/D3KFNUOBeA https://t.co/KuKVvvMNO0
Dengue-related deaths in Peru have tripled this year, according to the government, which says it is stepping up efforts to curb an epidemic of the disease, especially in poorer regions https://t.co/weUQ50aEdz https://t.co/TUuIghtz1d
Reports of dengue have increased tenfold over the last twenty years. Nearly half of the world's population is now at risk. Here's why ⤵️📺
📽️ WATCH - PERU'S DENGUE DEATHS TRIPLE AS CLIMATE CHANGE SWELLS MOSQUITO POPULATION Deaths caused by the mosquito-born dengue disease have more than tripled in Peru so far this year, according to data from the South American nation's government, which passed an emergency decree… https://t.co/0QkjP1K5kU
#Watch | Cases and deaths from the dengue epidemic in #Peru have more than tripled so far in 2024 compared to the same period last year, according to the government, which is stepping up efforts to contain the infections, which are more frequent in poorer areas of the country https://t.co/lsPVbH1zLa