The variety of dengue circumstances in St. Vincent and the Grenadines has surged to 213, marking a major enhance over the previous week.
Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves confirmed the most recent figures in the course of the “Problem at Hand” program on WEFM99.9SVG on Sunday, following a report from the Chief Medical Officer of Well being. Final week, the nation reported 113 circumstances of dengue, that means a further 100 circumstances have been recorded in simply seven days.
Dr. Gonsalves expressed concern over the scenario, notably noting that 17 folks have been hospitalized with dengue, most of whom are kids. This has led to elevated mosquito fogging efforts on each the Leeward and Windward sides of the island in an try to regulate the unfold of the illness.
The majority of the dengue circumstances have been reported in Kingstown, Calliaqua, Pembroke, and Bequia. Whereas all of the reported circumstances have been lab-tested, Dr. Gonsalves suspects there could also be extra unreported circumstances, as some folks might expertise gentle signs and get well shortly with out looking for medical consideration.
In response to the outbreak, the Prime Minister urged the general public to take motion to cut back mosquito breeding websites. He emphasised the necessity to remove stagnant water in barrels and different containers generally present in yards, which might function breeding grounds for mosquitoes.
