The Ministry of Public Health is intensifying actions against the dengue epidemic that is affecting the country. The Ministry has declared 27 provinces on yellow alert and one in red, San Jose de Ocoa. The Ministry is concerned that the passing of the tropical storm Dorian could trigger a further exacerbation of the cases of the disease. Efforts are underway at creating awareness of the need to eliminate the breeding grounds of the dengue virus mosquito transmitter.
2,964 cases were notified in July, for 7,324 cases and 10 confirmed deaths for the first seven months of the year. Interestingly, the provinces with the less cases are those of María Trinidad Sánchez, Pedernales and Samana that are in green alert.
28 August 2019