Cook Islands dengue outbreak: Travellers urged to 'please take extra precaution'

Dengue cases surge across Pacific

While dengue cannot spread from person to person, it can be transmitted by mosquitoes in areas where the virus is circulating. Photo supplied Travellers heading to the Pacific are being urged to take extra precautions as dengue cases continue to rise across several island nations, with the Cook Islands at the centre of the outbreak. According to a SafeTravel update on February 3, several Pacific Island countries are reporting increased dengue ac…

Cook Islands dengue outbreak: Travellers urged to 'please take extra precaution'

New Zealanders returning from tropical getaways in the Cook Islands are arriving home carrying the dengue virus, prompting local authorities to warn travellers to remain extra vigilant.