Brazilian authorities have confirmed 1,889,206 positive cases of dengue fever so far this year, thus surpassing 2015’s 1,688,688 and 2023’s 1,658,816, it was reported. In addition to 630 confirmed fatalities, another 1,009 deaths are under investigation since Jan. 1 to determine whether they were caused by dengue or by another pathogen.
According to the Health Ministry, 75% of the mosquito breeding sites were found in homes, so awareness campaigns were increased and people were asked to take all precautionary measures possible.
In Sao Paulo, the incidence of dengue reached 414 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, while other regions affected by the virus include Brasilia, Paraná, Goiás, Rio de Janeiro. and Minas Gerais. Experts have argued that a strong El Niño weather phenomenon coupled with temperatures higher than usual led to the present outcome, which is projected to reach 4.2 million positive cases by Dec. 31.
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Source: https://en.mercopress.com/2024/03/20/brazil-dengue-cases-so-far-in-2024-surpass-previous-yearly-figures
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