245 dengue fever cases in Fiji last week

Dengue-Fever Health

245 dengue fever cases in Fiji last week

By Semi Turaga

10/03/2022

245 cases of dengue fever were recorded in Fiji last week.

The Health Ministry says there have been 965 confirmed cases of dengue fever so far this year.

It confirms that there are outbreaks in Nadi, Tavua, Ba and Levuka.

The Health Ministry is strongly encouraging everyone to get rid of potential mosquito breeding places, such as empty containers inside and outside your homes that may collect water, including discarded tires, flower vases and pot plant bases.

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