The Health Ministry says there have been three lab confirmed Dengue deaths and 303 lab confirmed cases.

This information came in its latest update issued this afternoon.

Persons are reminded that 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 of Dengue Fever should seek immediate medical treatment.