Hong Kong reports 47 confirmed cases of Dengue fever, all of them imported

As of July 12, 47 cases had been confirmed this year, all of which were imported cases. The cases were mainly imported from Thailand (21), the Philippines (nine) and Cambodia (six).


Government Press Release | Updated: 15-07-2018 02:03 IST | Created: 15-07-2018 02:02 IST
Hong Kong reports 47 confirmed cases of Dengue fever, all of them imported
Dengue Fever remains endemic in some areas in Asia and overseas. (Image Credit: Wikimedia)
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The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health July 13 reported the latest number of cases of dengue fever (DF), and again urged the public to maintain strict environmental hygiene, mosquito control and personal protective measures both locally and during travel.

From July 6 to 12, the CHP recorded three confirmed DF cases. The patients had been to Thailand (two cases) and the Philippines (one case) during the incubation period.

As of July 12, 47 cases had been confirmed this year, all of which were imported cases. The cases were mainly imported from Thailand (21), the Philippines (nine) and Cambodia (six).

Dengue Fever remains endemic in some areas in Asia and overseas. The latest figures for 2018 reveal that 28 732 cases have been recorded in Thailand, 1 467 in Singapore (since December 31, 2017) and 62 in Japan. Two local cases have been recorded to date in Taiwan in 2018. In the Americas, the latest figures indicate that 161 154 and 15 131 cases have been filed in Brazil and Mexico respectively in 2018.

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