One additional Dengue-related death has been recorded, taking the figure for the year so far to 13.
The Ministry of Health (MoH), in a media release today, also confirmed that there are 1,315 laboratory-confirmed cases of Dengue Fever.
The MOH said as of September 5, 2024, a total of 914 yellow fever notices have been issued to property owners/occupiers, directing them to clean up their surroundings.
Of this, 43 property owners/occupiers have, thus far, been identified for the consideration/institution of legal proceedings for non-compliance.
The public is also reminded that Dengue Fever may be spread by the bite of an infected Aedes aegypti mosquito. Symptoms appear within five to six days of being bitten and last for one or two weeks.