The Health Ministry is reporting another Dengue Fever death.

In an update today, it says the toll now stands at six lab confirmed Dengue fatalities and 666 lab confirmed cases.

Dengue Fever may be spread by infected Aedes aegypti mosquitoes.

Symptoms appear within 5-6 days of being bitten, last for 1-2 weeks and can include:

• Fever
• Headaches (sometimes severe)
• Pain behind eyes
•  Muscle and joint pains
• Skin rash
• Nausea / Vomiting
•  Diarrhoea

Anyone showing signs or symptoms should seek medical treatment.

Persons are also urged to take steps to eliminate mosquito breeding sites.

These include:

1. Disposing of all unwanted articles, derelict vehicles or appliances in the yard or environs which can collect water and become mosquito breeding grounds.
2. Covering water containers such as tanks, barrels, drums or buckets with a mosquito proof covering.
3. Cutting down and removinge all bush or undergrowth that can harbour mosquitoes.
4. Cleaning drains and guttering to allow for the free flow of water.
5. Using mosquito nets and insect repellent, when appropriate, as a means of personal protection.