The Health Ministry’s first Dengue update in more than a month has shown more lab confirmed cases but no additional lab confirmed fatalities.

According to the Ministry, there are 2,004 confirmed cases.

Confirmed deaths still stand at 19.

It adds that as at November 22nd 2024, 1,326 yellow fever notices have been issued to property owners/occupiers, directing them to clean up their surroundings.

Of these, 83 have so far been identified for the consideration or institution of legal proceedings for non-compliance.

Dengue Fever may be spread by the bite of an infected Aedes aegypti mosquito.

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 immediate medical treatment.

The Ministry adds that persons with symptoms should not use aspirin, motrin, cataflam, olfen or ibuprofen, as these can cause bleeding, which leads to shock.

They are instead advised to use paracetamol, acetaminophen (Panadol/Tylenol) or medicines prescribed by a doctor.