How to protect yourself from dengue mosquito?

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(CNN Spanish) --

The Secretary of Health of Puerto Rico, Carlos Mellado, reported this Monday that they issued “a declaration of public health emergency due to dengue,” highlighting that cases of this infectious disease have exceeded historical figures this year. .

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“The teams have been working on the integrated plan for prevention and control in response to arboviruses and we are going to expand the response implemented,” he said in statements released in a statement.

He explained that, with this measure, the Department of Health will be able to allocate additional resources to strengthen surveillance and case management programs that are registered on the island.

The emergency declaration came into effect this Monday and will be valid for 90 days.

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The Department of Health detailed that they have registered 549 positive cases of dengue.

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The authorities urged citizens to eliminate possible mosquito breeding sites, preventing water from accumulating in areas or objects.

“In addition, Aedes aegypti bites should be prevented by using insect repellent that contains DEET, picaridin or other ingredients recommended by health authorities.

It is also essential to use clothing that covers exposed skin and consider installing mosquito nets on beds and wire mesh on doors and windows,” he added.

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