"Puerto Rico Declares Public Health Emergency Due to Dengue Outbreak"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by New York Post
Puerto Rico has declared a public health emergency due to a 350% increase in dengue fever cases this year, with over 540 reported cases. The potentially fatal infection, transmitted by mosquitoes, has also led to emergencies in other Caribbean and American regions. The World Health Organization attributes the rise to factors such as changing climate, El Niño patterns, and poor access to healthcare. Health experts recommend preventive measures like removing stagnant water and using bug spray, while the WHO warns that the virus's transmission patterns may be changing due to climate shifts.
