Dengue fever outbreak slows in Tainan, remains high in
Kaohsiung
2015/11/10 17:29:07
Taipei, Nov. 10 (CNA) The southern city of Tainan has seen fewer new dengue fever cases, but the neighboring city of Kaohsiung remains at the peak of an outbreak of the disease there, according to data released Tuesday.
The total number of dengue fever cases since May 1 had climbed by 239 to 31,995 as of 6 p.m. Monday, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
In comparison, Taiwan reported a total of 15,732 dengue fever cases in 2014, which was the highest annual number since the authorities began keeping such records.
The two southern cities have been the worst-hit areas by the mosquito-borne disease, with Tainan confirming 33 new cases Monday, pushing the total number of cases to 22,195 since summer began.
The increase in the number of new cases in Tainan has slowed, however, since the city recorded fewer than 50 new cases for three consecutive days since Nov. 7, according to the latest data.
The number of cases recorded in Kaohsiung rose 195 to 9,219 Monday, up 10 percent from a week earlier.
The outbreak has taken 141 lives since May, with 30 other deaths suspected of being linked to the disease. There were still 27 patients remaining in intensive care as of Monday evening, according to the CDC.
The total number of dengue fever cases since May 1 had climbed by 239 to 31,995 as of 6 p.m. Monday, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
In comparison, Taiwan reported a total of 15,732 dengue fever cases in 2014, which was the highest annual number since the authorities began keeping such records.
The two southern cities have been the worst-hit areas by the mosquito-borne disease, with Tainan confirming 33 new cases Monday, pushing the total number of cases to 22,195 since summer began.
The increase in the number of new cases in Tainan has slowed, however, since the city recorded fewer than 50 new cases for three consecutive days since Nov. 7, according to the latest data.
The number of cases recorded in Kaohsiung rose 195 to 9,219 Monday, up 10 percent from a week earlier.
The outbreak has taken 141 lives since May, with 30 other deaths suspected of being linked to the disease. There were still 27 patients remaining in intensive care as of Monday evening, according to the CDC.
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Fortunately, I don't get dengue fever. I am afraid of being that.
回覆刪除Fortunately, I don't get dengue fever. I am afraid of being that.
回覆刪除It's very horrible. Fortunately,there is any people get his terrible disease in my family and friends. It is in the summer that the mosiquitos develop fast. Ad I think we are very lucky , so we should have the gratitude and concerned mind. In this event , each person has the responsibility to clear the water which will result in the terrible disease.
回覆刪除Dengue fever is really a horrible disease, especially in Taiwan. Because of hot summer and warm spring and fall, we are usually annoyed by many mosquitoes! I really hate that! To avoid being stung, I have to use a lot of mosquitoe repellents and wear long sleeves which is very hot! I really hope it will not so many mosquitoes this summer
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