Huge spike in dengue cases, while one more death recorded

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Huge spike in dengue cases, while one more death recorded

One more person has died from the dengue fever virus in Trinidad, taking the death toll to 19. This was confirmed by the Ministry of Health in its latest update.

However, there has been a huge spike in lab confirmed cases. There has been an increase of 162 cases from the start of his week.

There are now 1,579 laboratory confirmed cases of dengue fever.

According to the ministry, as at September 26, a total of 1,213 yellow fever notices have been issued to property owners/occupiers, directing them to clean up their surroundings. Of this, 71 property owners/occupiers have, thus far, been identified for the consideration/institution of legal proceedings for non-compliance.