At least 40 confirmed cases of dengue recorded to date in the region Piura , most of which is concentrated in the town of Pariñas, with 22 patients, and in Castilla with 13, reported the Regional Directorate of Health ( Diresa ). The institution said that no died from the disease, but there are a total of 646 reported cases, ie patients with febrile illness and symptoms that could be dengue, but not confirmed. Read Article
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More than 50 people have died as flooding from days of torrential rains swamped Argentina’s low-lying capital and province of Buenos Aires. At least 46 died yesterday in and around the city of La Plata, Governor Daniel Scioli said. Six deaths were reported a day earlier in the nation’s capital. Many people climbed on to […]
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As covered by tempo.com.ph, “Dengue cases in Central Visayas is steadily increasing the disease as the Regional Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit (RESU) of the Department of Health (DoH) 7 has already recorded close to 4,000 cases from January 1 to March 23 this year. Latest figures from RESU 7 registered a total of 3,736 cases […]
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As covered by walesonline.co.uk, “The measles outbreak in Wales is predicted to top 500 cases on Wednesday as health officials expect a “significant rise” following the Easter weekend. Public Health Wales said officials had reported seeing a high number of cases of the disease during the Bank Holiday period and remain disappointed that vaccination rates […]
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excelsior.com.mx reported that on early Thursday, staff Fairmont Acapulco Princess, Diamond area, reported to police that a guest had fallen from the tenth floor. The person who died was identified as Leonardo Garcia Estrada, 25, a hotel guest. So far it is unknown whether accidentally fell or was thrown.Therefore, staff of the Office of Justice […]
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spanish.china.org.cn reported that Costa Rica sum so far the year 5615 cases of dengue, the highest figure recorded in the last 10 years, reported the Social Security Fund (CCSS). Costa Rica sum so far the year 5615 cases of dengue, the highest figure recorded in the last 10 years, reported the Social Security Fund (CCSS). […]
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As covered by foodsafetynews.com, “An outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 has sickened at least nine people on the Hawaiian island of Oahu, reported state health officials this week…The three children were treated for hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a potentially fatal complication of E. coli infection that causes kidney failure.” Read Article
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As covered by heraldsun.com, “The Northern Sydney Local Health District has confirmed a spike in cases of meningitis, encephalitis and transverse myelitis has been caused by the enterovirus…The diseases cause inflammation of the brain or spinal cord and, in serious cases, brain damage or death. Symptoms can be similar to someone coming down with the […]
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The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration recently warned that the number of dengue fever cases is on the rise in the capital, and the spread of the tropical disease is likely to be more serious this year. The BMA’s health department has issued a statement saying that dengue fever tends to spread during the rainy season, but […]
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Diariocol.com.ar reported that the Ministry of Health of the Province of Buenos Aires warned travelers to outbreak areas during the Easter holiday and the bridge on April 2, to take precautions to prevent dengue. Recommended to take action as the permanent use of repellents, both inside and travel abroad, and stated that the situation is […]
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