US EditionPuerto Rico has declared an epidemic following a spike in dengue cases
- Puerto Rico's health secretary declared an epidemic due to a spike in dengue cases. At least 549 cases have been reported this year, with the majority in San Juan.
- Over 340 people have been hospitalized for dengue on the island, which last declared an epidemic in 2012. Worldwide, over 5 million dengue cases were reported last year.
- Climate change factors like higher rainfall, humidity, and heat have contributed to the rise in dengue cases, causing symptoms like headaches, fever, and vomiting. Severe cases can lead to death.
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Puerto Rico Declares Public Health Emergency as Dengue Cases Rise
Puerto Rico declared a public health emergency over dengue, a mosquito-borne illness that has surged throughout the Americas this year. Read More: Dengue Fever Is Soaring Worldwide. Here’s What to Know—and How to Stay Protected Health officials in Puerto Rico have identified 549 cases of dengue across the U.S. territory of 3.2 million people, with almost half the cases concentrated in the capital of San Juan. Also known as “breakbone fever,” den…
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