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Dengue cases in decline

February 24, 2014 by Staff News Writer

So far this year, the damage by the bite of Aedes aegypti have declined.

Data from the Ministry of Health indicate that 7 out of 9 health regions have experienced a decrease in the number of dengue cases. Around 1,062 people have been victims of dengue so far this year, which is a decrease of 66.9 percent over the same period in the previous year when 3,208 people were affected. Cases increased in cantons of Corredores and Brunca.

Diario Extra

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