Brazil has been ravaged by the dengue fever epidemic. Since its inception in 2024, at least 1.2 million people have been infected and at least 278 people have died. The city of Sao Paulo has declared a state of emergency.
Aedes albopictus is the vector of dengue virus. shutterstock
The Mirror reported that Sao Paulo, a city in southeastern Brazil, has declared a state of emergency. As the city fights the epidemic, dengue fever cases continue to rise. In this city with a population of 12.33 million, local health officials have called the dengue fever “epidemic.” ”, because 31 people have died from dengue fever in the city, with a rate of 300 confirmed cases per 100,000 people, which is a serious situation.
Workers inspect water tanks to prevent mosquito breeding. AP pictures
Regiane de Paula, São Paulo’s disease control coordinator, said the current data is 311 cases per 100,000 people. The city is in the midst of an epidemic, according to the World Health Organization’s conclusions from confirmed cases. Paula revealed that dengue fever types 1 and 2 have the highest incidence rates.
Following Sao Paulo, 17 major cities including Rio de Janeiro and Santa Catarina also announced a state of emergency related to dengue fever in 2024.
A suspected dengue fever patient is waiting for treatment. AP pictures
Sao Paulo State Health Executive Secretary Priscilla Perdicaris hopes that with the promulgation of the emergency order, the authorities can respond to the epidemic more flexibly, and municipalities can declare a state of emergency in their cities through decrees. The latest data from the Brazilian Ministry of Health shows that there have been more than 120 suspected cases of dengue fever in the country since February 24, setting a new high for the same period in previous years. Among them, the number of confirmed deaths is 278, and 744 deaths are under investigation to determine whether they were caused by dengue fever.
Suspected patients go to the clinic for treatment. AP pictures
The Hong Kong Center for Health Protection stated that dengue fever is an infectious disease caused by the dengue virus, which is transmitted to humans through mosquitoes. Dengue fever is common in areas with tropical and subtropical climates. Dengue fever is endemic in more than 100 countries, including many Southeast Asian countries. There are four different serotypes of dengue virus, each of which can cause dengue fever and severe dengue fever (also known as dengue hemorrhagic fever).
Hospitals in Rio de Janeiro receive many dengue fever patients. AP pictures
Two new imported cases of dengue fever were reported in Hong Kong. The patients had traveled to India, Malaysia and Indonesia respectively during the incubation period.
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As of the 25th, a total of 6 cases of imported dengue fever have been recorded in Hong Kong this year, and a total of 62 cases were recorded last year.
The Center for Health Protection calls on the public to pay attention to environmental hygiene at all times and take anti-mosquito and personal protection measures, whether locally or traveling abroad. If you feel unwell after returning to Hong Kong from an area affected by dengue fever, you should seek medical advice as soon as possible.
2024-03-09 03:20:56
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