Puerto Rico sees 140% increase in dengue cases, declares health emergency

Puerto Rico has seen a sharp increase in dengue fever cases. The infection has been on the rise in many regions of Central and South America, pushing Puerto Rico to declare a public health emergency. Puerto Rican officials revealed Monday that nearly 550 cases of dengue fever have been reported this year so far, with more than 340 people hospitalized due to the illness. “As of March 21, 2024, the Department of Health’s epidemiological surveillance of diseases has observed a 140% increase in dengue cases compared to the same period...