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Cases of dengue fever on the rise
BGIS,
Added 03 November 2016
THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH has reported that cases of dengue fever are up in Barbados, compared to the same period last year.
The majority of confirmed cases were recorded during January, February, August and September, when outbreaks occurred.
According to statistics issued by the Ministry, up to the week ending October 8, 2016, there were 467 confirmed cases of dengue fever, and 1 378 suspected cases. No deaths were reported for the period.
For the same period last year, there were 70 confirmed cases, 309 suspected cases and one death recorded. In 2014, there were 1 858 suspected cases reported to the Ministry and 337 confirmed. No deaths were recorded...
Cases of dengue fever on the rise
BGIS,
Added 03 November 2016
THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH has reported that cases of dengue fever are up in Barbados, compared to the same period last year.
The majority of confirmed cases were recorded during January, February, August and September, when outbreaks occurred.
According to statistics issued by the Ministry, up to the week ending October 8, 2016, there were 467 confirmed cases of dengue fever, and 1 378 suspected cases. No deaths were reported for the period.
For the same period last year, there were 70 confirmed cases, 309 suspected cases and one death recorded. In 2014, there were 1 858 suspected cases reported to the Ministry and 337 confirmed. No deaths were recorded...