Mosquito-Tigre Identified in Villa Verde but There Are No Cases of Transmission of Diseases

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Braga's ULS confirmed the presence of the tiger mosquito in the council, an invasive species capable of transmitting dengue or zika, and called on the population to take preventive measures.

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The ULS Braga underlines the adoption of preventive measures such as the elimination of water stoppers, such as dishes of cattle or drinkers of animals, mosquite networks and use of compressed and clear clothes.

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The Braga Local Health Unit (ULS) reported this Friday that the presence of the invasive mosquito Aedes albopictus, commonly known as the tiger mosquito, has been identified in the municipality of Vila Verde. The tiger mosquito can transmit diseases such as dengue and Zika, and on Tuesday, the Galician Government confirmed the presence of the insect in the municipality of Tui. The Braga ULS emphasizes that, to date, "no infected mosquitoes have …