Puerto Rico has declared a public health emergency due to a dengue epidemic, with over 500 cases reported. The virus, spread by mosquitoes, causes high fever, flu-like symptoms, and can lead to severe complications. Health officials are concerned about the rising number of cases, especially in the capital of San Juan. The outbreak is part of a larger surge in dengue cases across the Americas, with 3.5 million cases reported so far this year, prompting warnings of the worst dengue season ever.
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Puerto Rico declared an epidemic of dengue fever this week as the virus, spread by infected mosquitos, sweeps the Americas. Brazil’s Rio de Janiero announced a health emergency last month ahead of Carnivale, and Peru has done the same for the majority of its provinces. https://t.co/Rl1vcvKPq0
Dengue is surging across the Americas early this year from Puerto Rico to Brazil, and some areas are reporting dengue for the first time, officials said. https://t.co/42dWx3k7YV
#FromTheSouth News Bits | The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) warned Thursday that countries in Latin America and the Caribbean will probably experience the "worst dengue season", aggravated by the combination of the El Niño phenomenon and climate change. https://t.co/zJgWMagEBm
A record rise in dengue cases throughout Latin America and the Caribbean this year has prompted the head of the Pan American Health Organization to call for collective action to curb the deadly mosquito-borne viral disease. https://t.co/nygWsBMxt5
This could be the worst year yet for dengue in the Americas https://t.co/nCNxA43S2V @JasonMillman
Usually dengue spikes during the wet season, which is still months away. And some areas are reporting dengue for the first time, officials said. https://t.co/GrfecXRkBz
Latin America and the Caribbean should prepare for their worst #dengue season ever, as global warming and the El Nino climate phenomenon fuel the mosquito-borne epidemic, a UN health agency warns. https://t.co/jXytaUc0le
🔴 Americas dengue outbreak is the ‘worst to date’ https://t.co/99CDJApcu8
Surging #dengue cases in Americas cause alarm as potentially worst-ever season looms. https://t.co/Cf1VgI5Owu
2024 is on track to be the worst year yet for dengue with over 3.5 million cases in the Americas so far this year — three times more than the number of cases at the same time last year. https://t.co/DWOOVfDkAS
Dengue play-by-play:
Quick takes: Record dengue pace in the Americas, call for Ebola treatment stockpile Cases are even rising in countries such as Costa Rica and Mexico that typically see dengue rises in the second half of the year. https://t.co/eyfB79iBz8
Dengue is sweeping through the Americas early this year https://t.co/TVOaWmEYKT
Dengue is surging across the Americas early this year from Puerto Rico to Brazil, with 3.5 million cases of the tropical disease reported so far, according to health officials. https://t.co/shN6uoQmyg
Dengue is sweeping through the Americas early this year, with 3.5 million cases reported so far. Officials worry a new record will be set: https://t.co/Xp4jsE4NgX
Puerto Rico dengue fever cases "have exceeded historical figures," Puerto Rico Health Secretary Carlos Mellado states, declaring a public health emergency in an effort to curb the rising cases. https://t.co/I2nfpmYFY5
Dengue cases surge in the Americas in potentially worst-ever outbreak -PAHO https://t.co/61q7OdPIqZ https://t.co/EaM9HbxGzp
Puerto Rico issues public health emergency after spike in potentially fatal mosquito-borne infection https://t.co/pYLjBde4Io
⚠️ DENGUE CASES SURGE IN THE AMERICAS IN POTENTIALLY WORST-EVER OUTBREAK -PAHO Full Story → https://t.co/gBK2JGLLZq Dengue cases in the Americas spiked in the first three months of this year, or by three times the number of infections reported in the same period last year,… https://t.co/QT9j9zoKh4
Puerto Rico issues public health emergency after spike in potentially fatal mosquito-borne infections https://t.co/hgqefpfuVV https://t.co/IWxMgp7hYe
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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. The majority of cases have been reported in the capital of San Juan. https://t.co/XDfaEs89Xf
Puerto Rico declares public health emergency over Dengue Fever. https://t.co/rYMxqq4kvU
Here's what to know about mosquito-borne #dengue, as Puerto Rico declares a public health emergency. Most people with dengue will show no signs of infection or experience only mild symptoms, but infections can become severe and potentially fatal. https://t.co/UY08bS9BdL
Over 500 dengue fever cases reported in US territory https://t.co/JhKJwjVbZg https://t.co/33IU9R56GQ
"This year, dengue cases have exceeded historical figures," Dr. Carlos Mellado López, the secretary of the Puerto Rico Department of Health, said in a statement. https://t.co/5dmooynv7z
Puerto Rico declared a dengue epidemic after a spike in cases of the mosquito-borne disease hit the island. Dengue can cause high fever, severe headache, joint and muscle pain, rash and, in severe cases, death. https://t.co/UpjEqaWWJT
Puerto Rico health officials declare dengue fever a public health emergency, more than 500 cases reported https://t.co/9NsKZDvmSo
Puerto Rico’s health secretary declared an epidemic following a spike in dengue cases. https://t.co/OeRYQFTaem
“Peru reports 262% increase in dengue through March 22” https://t.co/Ss2ChtqEKD
Puerto Rico's health secretary declared an epidemic on Monday following a spike in dengue cases. https://t.co/JyEYbSGmY7
Puerto Rico has declared a public health emergency after a rise in dengue fever cases. @grist reporter @zteirstein explains why mosquito-spread viruses could become more common in a warming world. https://t.co/tLLQOObEV6
As Brazil deals with a steady increase in dengue fever incidence, novel strategies to control the spread of this viral disease are emerging. https://t.co/wcF9gx1ITR
Puerto Rico has declared a dengue fever epidemic after a spike in cases, prompting questions about the mosquito-borne illness, its symptoms and treatment options. https://t.co/hJaqEDVqea
Puerto Rico has declared a public health emergency as the number of dengue fever cases continues to rise. https://t.co/FF2HIGheSa
Puerto Rico declares dengue fever epidemic amid alarming surge of 'bone breaking' disease - in warning to spring breakers https://t.co/KTR3IZMLms https://t.co/kpB9r6711u
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Puerto Rico has declared an epidemic following a spike in dengue cases https://t.co/EdlGY7c3oU
Puerto Rico's health secretary declares an epidemic following a spike in dengue cases. https://t.co/doJ5mekOUR
“Health officials in Puerto Rico have identified 549 cases of dengue across the US territory of 3.2 million people, with almost half the cases concentrated in the capital of San Juan.” https://t.co/bqhjRt2w02
Puerto Rico declared a public health emergency over dengue, a mosquito-borne illness that has surged throughout the Americas this year https://t.co/7eXeCe2MWm via @business
DENGUE: Declared public health emergency in Puerto Rico. RNA virus, in flaviviridae family, spread by mosquitoes. Causes high fever & flu-like symptoms. Endemic tropics & subtropics. 2nd episode can be worse "breakbone fever" with antibody-antigen complexes…
DENGUE: Declared public health emergency in San Diego. RNA virus, in flaviviridae family, spread by mosquitoes. Causes high fever & flu-like symptoms. Endemic tropics & subtropics. 2nd episode can be worse "breakbone fever" with antibody-antigen complexes https://t.co/w5jBDWhd4g
Puerto Rico declares epidemic as dengue cases on the rise, here's what to know #Dengue #PuertoRico https://t.co/lyNpUYmcUm
Dengue epidemic declared by Puerto Rico amid spike in virus cases https://t.co/fVisMTRYkC
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. https://t.co/kRbPTzHm6W https://t.co/kRbPTzHm6W
Puerto Rico reports at least 549 cases of dengue so far this year https://t.co/XcnpF0GRPi https://t.co/lUvhejNg5d
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More than 340 people have been hospitalized for the mosquito-borne virus, according to the island’s health department. https://t.co/varnDjjw2g
Puerto Rico's health secretary declared an epidemic on Monday following a spike in dengue cases: https://t.co/9FNaSUcsCC
Puerto Rico declares dengue a public health emergency The country last declared an emergency owing to dengue in 2012. https://t.co/ZhvuJgHLlR Photo: NIAID/Flickr cc https://t.co/v8FO4DImjf
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Puerto Rico's health secretary declared an epidemic on Monday following a spike in dengue cases. https://t.co/6NhAzxcjhb
Puerto Rico’s health secretary declared an epidemic on Monday following a spike in dengue cases. https://t.co/XDfaEs89Xf
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