The rainy season and people’s neglect of the dengue mosquito breeding areas are making the situation worse (Photo: Publicity)
Goiás health authorities have warned residents of an increase in the number of dengue cases this year in the state. In the first six weeks of the year, the number of infected people rose by 215% and four deaths from the disease were confirmed. Eight others are being investigated on suspicion that they originated from mosquitoes. Aedes aegypti.
to me central brazil newspaper The rainy season and the neglect of people in the fight against mosquito breeding areas that cause dengue is exacerbating the rainy season and people’s neglect of dengue control, said the state coordinator of dengue control at the state Department of Health, Murillo do Carmo, on Thursday (24).
Currently, there are 62 municipalities in Goiás that are at high risk of transmission, that is, they have a record of more than 300 cases per group of 1,000 inhabitants. To help municipalities combat vector mosquitoes, the Department of Health has acquired 20 heavy bombs, known as smoke cars. It is already assembled and equipped. The coordinator also notes that the participation of the population is important in inspecting the places where Aedes aegypti mosquitoes breed.
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