Public Health reports 10 new cases of dengue in the last week
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic — The Ministry of Public Health reported that for this epidemiological week (SE20 ), 10 new cases of dengue were confirmed in the country.
To date, a cumulative total of 111 cases of the endemic disease have been reported.
The cases were located in La Altagracia, which reported 29; Valverde, 8; and San Cristóbal, La Vega, and Puerto Plata, each reporting 1.
In contrast, malaria recorded a total of 4 cases in the last seven days. All cases were detected in men and in the province of San Juan.
The cumulative number of malaria cases from week 1 to date is 83, confirmed. The highest numbers of cases were reported in Azua, with 52, and in San Juan, with 20.
Regarding maternal and infant deaths, this week the former reported 3 cases and the latter 27.
According to Public Health, 46 maternal deaths have been recorded so far this year.
Regarding respiratory viruses, authorities continue to report the active circulation of metapneumovirus, parainfluenza, adenovirus, and influenza A (H3N2) in the Dominican Republic.
In recent weeks, an increase in SARS-CoV-2 cases has been reported, making it the most prevalent virus currently circulating. This week, two new cases were reported, along with one case of metapneumovirus.
They also report that they are monitoring severe acute respiratory infections (SARI) because they continue to circulate alongside influenza-like illness (ILI).
So far, Public Health reports that the ETI situation “remains within expected parameters” and that there are no new cases.
COVID-19 or coronavirus 2019 is a disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, and can cause anything from common colds to severe respiratory illnesses such as pneumonia or severe acute respiratory syndrome.
Its symptoms include dry cough, sore throat, fatigue, loss of smell or taste, shortness of breath, and nasal congestion. It is transmitted through contact with an infected person or by touching objects contaminated with the virus.
