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The Aedes aegypti mosquito transmits the virus that motive dengue fever. – AFP PHOTO
THE Ministry of Well being recorded 58 new dengue circumstances between July 20 and July 23.
In an replace on July 23, the ministry stated it has recorded 450 laboratory-confirmed circumstances of dengue fever to this point for 2024.
On July 20 the ministry had recorded 392 circumstances.
The choice of deaths is unchanged at 4 laboratory-confirmed deaths.
To this point Tobago has reported one proven dengue case.
The fourth loss of life used to be proven in a information free up on July 20, the similar day Trinidad and Tobago’s 3rd dengue fatality, 16-year-old Quinton Gabriel of Robert Hill, Siparia, used to be laid to relaxation.
The general public, the ministry stated, is reminded that dengue fever could also be unfold through the chunk of an inflamed Aedes aegypti mosquito.
Signs seem inside of 4 to 6 days of being bitten, final for one to 2 weeks and will come with: fever, complications (infrequently serious), ache at the back of eyes, muscle and joint pains, pores and skin rash, nausea/vomiting and diarrhoea.
“Any person appearing indicators or signs of dengue fever must search fast scientific remedy at their physician or the closest well being facility,” the ministry stated.
Supply aid guidelines:
The ministry reminded the general public that the most efficient way of decreasing the occurrence of mosquito-borne sicknesses is thru getting rid of breeding websites of the
Aedes aegypti mosquito. The general public is recommended to:
1. Eliminate all undesirable articles, derelict cars or home equipment within the backyard or environs which is able to acquire water and grow to be mosquito breeding grounds.
2. Duvet water bins akin to tanks, barrels, drums or buckets with a mosquito-proof overlaying.
3. Minimize down and take away all bush or undergrowth that may harbour mosquitoes.
4. Blank drains and guttering to permit the loose go with the flow of water.
5. Use mosquito nets and bug repellent, when suitable, as a method of private coverage.
