The Ministry of Public Works and the Hygiene Division of the Armada were called in to resolve the problem of stagnant waters near the José de San Martín Public School in Villa Verde, Los Alcarrizos in northern Santo Domingo. The area has become a breeding ground for mosquitos that in turn have caused an outbreak of malaria and dengue in the highly populated area on the outskirts of Santo Domingo. Major fumigation efforts are also underway to eliminate the insects and the stagnated waters.
Many parents had not been sending their children to school, fearing the health risks posed by the lagoon.
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13 September 2018
