US Virgin Islands reports increase in dengue infections

In an update yesterday Encarnacion reported cases are surging in the St Thomas and St John District.

“To date we have 82 reported cases of dengue in the territory, and we are once again strongly urging residents to take steps now to prevent wider transmission,” Encarnacion said. “Remove standing water from around your home, repair your window screens if there are holes or tears, and use mosquito repellent when outdoors. These simple steps significantly reduce the risk of dengue.”

Dr Esther Ellis, the VI Department of Health’s Territorial Epidemiologist, revealed 63 of the reported cases are on St Thomas, are on 18 cases on St John, and one case is on St Croix.