Trinidad and Tobago: 2024 Dengue

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Source: https://newsday.co.tt/2024/06/21/dey...-dengue-alert/


Deyalsingh: 1 dead, 126 confirmed infections – Dengue alert
Josette Nicole Deonanan 6 Hrs Ago

HEALTH MINISTER Terrence Deyalsingh has revealed that a resident of South Trinidad died recently from dengue fever – the country's first confirmed fatality from the virus since 2017. He also revealed that there have been 126 lab-confirmed cases of the disease so far this year in TT.

As of April 30, 7.6 million cases of dengue have been reported globally, with 3,000 deaths, according to the World Health Organization (WHO)...

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Source: https://tt.loopnews.com/content/toba...st-dengue-case
Tobago records its first dengue case
Loop News 6 hrs ago

Tobago has recorded its first lab-confirmed case of Dengue fever.

In a media release on Sunday night, the island’s Division of Health noted that the suspected case was flagged by relevant personnel by the Tobago Regional Health Authority (TRHA), after which a sample was taken and sent for testing.

The positive results were confirmed on July 5...

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Source: https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/...gue-two-deaths


Trinidad records more than 200 cases of dengue, two deaths
Published:Friday | July 12, 2024 | 3:10 PM

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Trinidad and Tobago health authorities Friday said the country has recorded more than 200 cases of dengue since the start of the year, but downplayed suggestions of an outbreak of the virus.

Technical Director, Epidemiology at the Ministry of Health, Dr Avery Hinds, told a news conference that “at this point pending the next batch update from the laboratory, we are still at 229 confirmed cases and two confirmed deaths.

“We do not have hospitalisation figures. We just know that the hospitals have indicated that they are seeing more of these cases, we have taken note of that and this is part of the reason we are encouraging the population to take note of the symptoms, to be aware of the warning signs in particular and to seek care when they are feeling unwell.”...

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Source: https://tt.loopnews.com/content/heal...03-virus-cases

Health Ministry confirms 3 Den
gue deaths, 303 virus cases
Loop News 6 hrs ago

With Dengue cases on the rise, the Ministry of Health has announced that three lab-confirmed virus deaths have been reported to date.

In an update on Wednesday afternoon, the MoH also noted that there are currently 303 active lab-confirmed cases of the virus...

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Source: https://www.guardian.co.tt/news/tt-r...328.52544b9d80

T&T records 4th dengue death
by 12 hours ago

The Ministry of Health is reporting four (4) laboratory-confirmed deaths.

It also says that there are now 392 laboratory-confirmed cases of dengue fever...

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Source: https://newsday.co.tt/2024/07/20/den...tral-trinidad/


Dengue cases concentrated in south, central Trinidad
Paula Lindo 9 Hrs Ago

HEALTH Minister Terrence Deyalsingh says the majority of dengue cases are concentrated in the southern and central counties of Trinidad, specifically Counties Victoria, St Patrick, and Caroni. He said available resources are being concentrated in those areas.

Speaking at a media conference on July 19 at the Ministry’s Head Office, Queen’s Park East, Deyalsingh said as of July 19, there were 392 laboratory-confirmed cases and three deaths.

The Health Minister said Penal/Debe Regional Corporation principal medical and health officer Dr Oumatee Arjoon-Singh, Siparia Borough Corporation public health administrator Farzan Rasul, and Princes Town Regional Corporation principal medical and health officer Dr Olalekan Jumat agreed that source reduction at the home level, not spraying, was the way to go...

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Source: https://newsday.co.tt/2024/07/24/hea...-dengue-death/


Health Ministry reports 5th dengue death
Clint Chan Tack 4 Hrs Ago

THE Health Ministry has reported that another person has died from dengue fever.

Health Minister Terrence Deyalsingh spoke about the fifth death in a voice note released by the ministry.

In its epidemiological update on July 24, the ministry said there are 450 laboratory-confirmed cases of dengue fever and five laboratory-confirmed deaths...

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Source: https://tt.loopnews.com/content/dengue-cases-climb-509

Dengue cases climb to 509
Loop News 7 hrs ago

The number of confirmed cases of dengue fever has risen to 509.

Health Minister Terrence Deyalsingh gave the update on the increase in laboratory confirmed cases at a conference at the San Fernando Teaching Hospital on Friday.

He noted that the number of fatalities from the virus remains at five.

More than 100 property owners have so far been served with notices to clean up their surroundings, given that overgrown areas are prime mosquito breeding grounds...

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Source: https://trinidadexpress.com/news/loc...11176b473.html

Dengue cases rise to 635
39 mins ago

TRINIDAD and Tobago has confirmed 635 cases of dengue while related fatalities up to yesterday remained at five people, the Ministry of Health has said...

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Source: https://www.guardian.co.tt/news/1-mo...271.408cb9aaa9

1 more confirmed dengue death, toll now 6
1 hour ago

The number of deaths from Dengue Fever is now up to six, as the Ministry of Health has revealed another laboratory-confirmed death overnight, in its latest epidemiological update and advisory, issued today.

Yesterday, the Ministry reported that the country had 666 laboratory-confirmed cases and five deaths. The number of laboratory-confirmed cases remains unchanged at 666...

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Source: https://tt.loopnews.com/content/moh-...3-dengue-cases

MoH on alert for Oropouche virus, confirms 813 Dengue cases
Beena Mahase34 minutes ago

Within the last five days, the country has recorded an additional 101 lab-confirmed Dengue fever cases taking the total figure to 813 as of this morning (August 13).

Virus-related deaths remain at eight...

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Source: https://www.guardian.co.tt/news/toba...304.fad4c4f0eb

Tobago records 18 new cases
14 hours ago

Tobago’s dengue cases have climbed to 36, with 18 new cases reported since August 2.

In an update by the Division of Health, Wellness and Social Protection Secretary, Dr Faith B Yisrael said the island has not had any dengue fatalities.

On July 7, a release from the Tobago House of Assembly stated that the island had recorded its first laboratory-confirmed case of dengue fever, following the wave of dengue cases that began in Trinidad in January 2024. The THA said then that the suspected case was flagged by relevant personnel at the Tobago Regional Health Authority (TRHA), a sample taken, sent for testing and confirmation received on July 5...

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Source: https://trinidadexpress.com/news/loc...33bead282.html

Dengue cases now 911
Kim Boodram 10 hrs ago

DENGUE fever cases have risen to 911 locally, while health authorities have clamped down on property owners with unkempt premises.

The Ministry of Health stated in its epidemiological update yesterday that there are 911 laboratory-confirmed cases of dengue fever, while deaths related to the illness remained at eight people...

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Source: https://www.guardian.co.tt/news/tt-r...268.fc1a5ddc52

T&T records 9th dengue death
5 hours ago

The Ministry of Health has confirmed another dengue death in the country, taking the number of those who have succumbed to the virus this year to nine.

In a statement yesterday, the ministry also confirmed there are 911 laboratory-confirmed cases of dengue fever. The number of lab-confirmed cases jumped by 86 cases from the ministry's last statement six days ago.

On Wednesday, Guardian Media reported that 40-year-old father of five, Kern Sargeant, had died after being afflicted with symptoms of dengue fever. Before that, eight-year-old Nelisha Narine, from Princes Town, who was a Standard One student at North Trace Government Primary School, died from dengue.

Meanwhile, Tobago’s dengue cases have climbed to 36, with 18 new cases reported since August 2...

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Source: https://www.guardian.co.tt/news/heal...216.ab0ceecd6f

Health minister confirms two more dengue deaths
by Jesse Ramdeo
1 hour ago

Health Minister Terrence Deyalsingh has confirmed that two more dengue-related deaths have been recorded, pushing the total to 11.

He made the announcement today during a prostate screening exercise at Trincity Mall, where he noted that confirmed dengue infection cases remained at 911...

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Source: https://wicnews.com/trinidad-tobago/...going-outbreak


Dengue death toll rises to 12 in Trinidad and Tobago amid ongoing outbreak
According to an official statement by the Ministry of Health of Trinidad and Tobago, there have been no additional laboratory confirmed cases since August 30.
Thursday, 5th September 2024

Trinidad and Tobago has recorded another dengue death this year. This latest fatality brings the country’s dengue deaths for 2024 to 12.

According to an official statement by the Ministry of Health of Trinidad and Tobago, there have been no additional laboratory confirmed cases since August 30.

They reported that as such the confirmed number of dengue cases stays at 1053. However, former Minister of Health Dr Fuad Khan stated that the blame for the increase in dengue cases and deaths cannot be solely placed on the Ministry when it comes to ensuring that dengue virus remains under control...