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Puerto Rico has declared an epidemic as the number of dengue fever cases continues to skyrocket in the U.S. territory. According to Puerto Rico's Department of Health, at least 549 cases have been ...
News Puerto Rico » Carolina » Health: Puerto Rico declares an epidemic after dengue cases spike. What you need to know.
On Monday, government leaders in Puerto Rico declared a dengue epidemic after a spike in cases of the mosquito-borne disease hit the island. From the start of the year through March 10, there were 549 ...
News Puerto Rico » Carolina » Health: Puerto Rico declares public health emergency as dengue cases surge
Puerto Rico has declared a public health emergency due to a surging number of dengue cases. Puerto Rico Secretary of Heath Carlos Mellado said the health department has registered 549 cases of dengue ...
News Puerto Rico » Carolina » Health: Dengue fever outbreak in Puerto Rico creates public health emergency
The risk of getting sick with dengue fever is ever present in Puerto Rico and other places with hot, humid climates — but this year “cases have exceeded historical figures,” according to Puerto Rico ...
News Puerto Rico » Carolina » Health: How Medicare leaves Puerto Ricans behind
When I accompany my father to his regular cardiologist appointment in Puerto Rico, worry and sadness always come along with us. While treatment has kept his health stable, I am still troubled that he ...
News Puerto Rico » Carolina » Health: ‘Often forgotten’: How US hurricane relief and health care policies leave Puerto Rico behind
In the span of a few short years, the residents of Puerto Rico endured a series of devastating storms—including Hurricanes Irma, Maria, and Fiona—and were faced with hundreds of earthquakes. Then, the ...