Jamaica Gleaner–Jamaica is now experiencing an outbreak of leptospirosis following Hurricane Melissa, with six suspected deaths so far, Health Minister Dr Christopher Tufton has disclosed.
During a press conference this morning, the health minister stated that nine cases of the disease have been confirmed, and there are 28 suspected or probable cases from October 30 to November 20.
He said the deaths reported are from the suspected cases.
He said the number reflects significantly more cases than the two to 21 cases observed in the preceding 34 months.
“The outbreak follows the passage of Hurricane Melissa which has created conditions that have increased the risk of exposure to contaminated water, and soil,” Tufton stated.
Leptospirosis is typically transmitted through exposure to urine or bodily fluids from infected animals.
Tufton noted that eight parishes have confirmed and or suspected cases. They are St Ann, St Mary, St James, Hanover, Westmoreland, St Elizabeth, St Catherine and Trelawny.
– Sashana Small
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Hope everyone keeps safe
Guess no more passa passa for now. Watch how Dem a dance in the storm before Melissa and a play the music, why Dem Nuh dance now. It was a clear mockery. What a pity now……Big Bob said already, many more will have to suffer, many more will have to die, don’t ask me why.
And old ppl say if u nuh have nutten good fi say shut you damn mouth
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