{"id":120165,"date":"2020-11-24T08:12:23","date_gmt":"2020-11-24T12:12:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=120165"},"modified":"2020-11-24T08:12:23","modified_gmt":"2020-11-24T12:12:23","slug":"caribbean-told-unite-to-control-dengue-during-covid-19-pandemic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/caribbean-told-unite-to-control-dengue-during-covid-19-pandemic\/","title":{"rendered":"Caribbean Told Unite To Control Dengue During Covid-19 Pandemic"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Caribbean is being advised to contain the spread of dengue, as 2.7 million cases, many of whom are children, have been recorded in the Caribbean, Latin America and North America thus far for 2020.<\/p>

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Dr. Yitades Gebre, PAHO\/WHO Representative for Barbados and the ECC, recently stated: \u201cWe need to do it all \u2013 governments need to provide leadership, clear communication and strong public health measures and resources and partnerships.<\/p>\n

\u201cIndividuals need to do their part in avoiding bites by mosquitoes, keeping homes free of the vector, personal protection and caring for most vulnerable in the family such as children and persons with chronic illness; and seeking medical attention early, when feeling sick.\u201d<\/p>

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The PAHO\/WHO Representative spoke during a webinar organized by the Barbados and ECC office, entitled \u201cDengue Response in the midst of the COVID-19 Pandemic\u201d.<\/p>

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Dr. Gebre outlined several factors which may be contributing to the noted increase in dengue cases during the current COVID-19 pandemic in Barbados and the ECC.<\/p>\n