Health officials in Barbados are warning the public to be on the alert as the country has recorded an increase in cases of dengue fever.
The Ministry of Health & Wellness is urging residents to implement precautionary measures to avoid contracting the virus. It says there has been no death so far attributed to the mosquito-borne illness.
The health authorities are advising members of the public to apply repellent and wear protective clothing, eliminate breeding sites by keeping surroundings clean and use protective window and door screens as well as mosquito nets in the home.
Barbados, along with other Caribbean states, is currently experiencing an outbreak, with daily increases in the number of suspected cases.
Senior Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Leslie Rollock emphasised that early detection of persons with severe symptoms, and access to proper supportive medical care could save lives, as severe dengue may lead to dehydration and excessive bleeding.
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