The Philippines Department of Health is reporting a 17 percent increase in dengue fever cases through the first five months of 2023. From the beginning of the year through June 3, health officials report 58,444 total cases, up from the 50,092 cases reported during the same period in 2022. TheContinue Reading
Officials with the Zamboanga City Health Office (CHO) report 524 total cases of dengue fever since the beginning of the year, including seven deaths. Health officials say most of the cases are in children under 10 years of age. Barangays (villages) recorded the most cases in the city include MercedesContinue Reading
The Philippines Department of Health reported 310 additional dengue fever cases the week ending November 13, including two fatalities. From 1 January to 13 November 2021, there have been a total of 66,655 dengue cases including 237 deaths (CFR 0.4%) reported, this is 18% lower compared to the 81,396 casesContinue Reading
By Teddy Cambosa The South American nation of Peru has recorded around 56,400 cases as of December last year, to which the United Nations describes as ‘an epidemic within the pandemic’. According to the official press wire from the United Nations, Peru is suffering the worst dengue epidemic since 2017,Continue Reading
The Florida Department of Health (DOH) reported four additional locally acquired dengue fever cases this past week in Monroe and Miami-Dade Counties, bringing the state total to 70 in 2020. The Monroe County cases were identified through retrospective case finding efforts to better characterize activity early in the outbreak. TwoContinue Reading
The Florida Department of Health in Monroe County have reported two additional autochthonous dengue fever cases. There are now 17 locally acquired dengue fever cases statewide in 2020 and 16 in Monroe County. In addition to the 17 local transmission cases, Florida has reported 29 travel-associated cases in 2020. Dengue isContinue Reading
COVID-19 The number of COVID-19 cases reported in the State of Florida has topped 200,000 after reporting more than 10,000 cases in consecutive days this weekend. Of the more than 70,000 tests performed Saturday, 10,059 new positive COVID-19 cases were reported (15%). This brings the total to a total ofContinue Reading
In a follow-up to a report earlier this week, health authorities in Monroe County, FL reported eight additional cases of Dengue fever. The Florida Department of Health in Monroe County says all indications are that these infections were locally acquired. All the cases are being treated and are expected toContinue Reading
The Florida Department of Health in Monroe County has received laboratory confirmation of a case of dengue virus infection. All indications are that this infection was locally acquired. This individual has received medical treatment and is expected to make a full recovery. DOH-Monroe and Florida Keys Mosquito Control District areContinue Reading
The stories are true: genetically modified mosquitoes are real and are set to be coming to America. Outbreak News Today‘s editor and co-host of NEWS TALK, Robert Herriman explains what they are, what to expect, are they safe and so much more. TICKS VS MOSQUITOES: PARENTS MORE CONCERNED ABOUT TICKSContinue Reading
Hillsborough County, FL health officials are reporting a confirmed local transmission of dengue fever, prompting the issuance of a mosquito-borne advisory. This follows 11 previous locally acquired cases (Miami-10 and Broward-1) this year. In addition, Florida has seen a larger number of travel-associated dengue cases this year. Through Oct. 5,Continue Reading
