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Suriname monitoring increase in Chikungunya virus cases
by GUARDIAN MEDIA NEWSROOM
Yesterday
Suriname has confirmed an outbreak of the mosquito borne Chikungunya virus, with none of those persons who tested positive having travelled overseas in recent times.
The Ministry of Health said laboratory tests were conducted by the Central Laboratory of the Bureau for Public Health (BOG), and the laboratory of the Academic Hospital Paramaribo.
Some eight cases have been confirmed.
The Bureau for Public Health is investigating the cases, tracing contacts, conducting additional testing, and has increased surveillance to prevent further spread...
Suriname monitoring increase in Chikungunya virus cases
by GUARDIAN MEDIA NEWSROOM
Yesterday
Suriname has confirmed an outbreak of the mosquito borne Chikungunya virus, with none of those persons who tested positive having travelled overseas in recent times.
The Ministry of Health said laboratory tests were conducted by the Central Laboratory of the Bureau for Public Health (BOG), and the laboratory of the Academic Hospital Paramaribo.
Some eight cases have been confirmed.
The Bureau for Public Health is investigating the cases, tracing contacts, conducting additional testing, and has increased surveillance to prevent further spread...