“The number of cases remains alarming”: Department of Health reports the first death from dengue fever in 2025

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The death corresponds to an adult over 85 years of age, from the Mayaguez region

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The secretary of the Department of Health (DS), Victor M. Ramos Otero, reported this Monday that the first dengue death was recorded in the region of Mayagüez so far this year. It is the death of an adult patient over 85 years of age, due to complications associated with infection with the virus. “We deeply regret the loss of this life. Dengue remains a serious threat in Puerto Rico, especially for the most vulnerable groups such as older adults…

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The secretary of the Department of Health (DS), Víctor M. Ramos Otero, reported this Monday the death of an 85-year-old man, resident of the Arecibo region, due to complications associated with dengue. This is the first death in 2025 related to this virus. “We deeply regret the loss of this life. Dengue remains a serious threat in Puerto Rico, especially to the most vulnerable groups such as older adults and those with pre-existing conditions. T…