Health Alert: Tropical Virus Reaches Cities, U.S. Oropouche Fever Market Outlook 2025
Health officials in the UK have reported travel-linked cases of the deadly Oropouche virus, transmitted mainly through insect bites, with symptoms including fever, headache, and joint pain. The virus, which has caused fatalities in Brazil, is primarily spread by midges and mosquitoes, and precautions such as repellents and protective clothing are recommended for travelers. No local transmission has been detected in the UK, but the virus's presence highlights the importance of surveillance, early diagnosis, and mosquito control efforts in affected regions.