Government of Canada warns tourists that 2 cases of paludism have been declared recently in the South-East of DR, Altagracia/Bavaro area. The first victim is a French woman who travelled to Bavaro in September and the other vistim is a Spanish tourist who also travelled to Bavaro, in August.
Dominican Republic replied there was no danger to contract the illness and they are currently working with OPS to stop the transmission. Paludism is transmitted by "Anopheles", a mosquito that stings during evening and night. Now that you know, don't forget to bring insect reppelant for your next trip!!!
Dominican Republic replied there was no danger to contract the illness and they are currently working with OPS to stop the transmission. Paludism is transmitted by "Anopheles", a mosquito that stings during evening and night. Now that you know, don't forget to bring insect reppelant for your next trip!!!