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Puerto 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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PBS NewsHour

Puerto Rico has declared an epidemic following a sharp rise in dengue cases

More than 340 people have been hospitalized for the mosquito-borne virus, according to the island's health department.

1 year ago·Washington, United States

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WJAR

Puerto Rico declares an epidemic following spike in mosquito-borne virus cases

Puerto Rico's health secretary declared an epidemic following a spike in dengue cases.

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The Weather Channel

Puerto Rico Declares Epidemic Over Dengue - Videos from The Weather Channel

As Puerto Rico declares an epidemic over mosquito-borne dengue, cases are also rising in parts of the mainland U.S. - Videos from The Weather Channel

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Time Magazine

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…

1 year ago·United States

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Sask Today

Puerto Rico has declared an epidemic following a spike in dengue cases

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rico's health secretary declared an epidemic on Monday following a spike in dengue cases. The U.S. territory of 3.

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Coast Reporter

Puerto Rico has declared an epidemic following a spike in dengue cases

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rico's health secretary declared an epidemic on Monday following a spike in dengue cases. The U.S. territory of 3.

1 year ago·Sechelt, Canada

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