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Trinidad and Tobago: 2024 Dengue

Shiloh

Shiloh

Editor, Senior Moderator
Source: https://newsday.co.tt/2024/06/21/deyalsingh-1-dead-126-confirmed-infections-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/tobago-records-its-first-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.​..
 
Source: https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article...idad-records-more-200-cases-dengue-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.”​...
 
Source: https://www.guardian.co.tt/news/tt-records-4th-dengue-death-6.2.2056328.52544b9d80

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/dengue-cases-concentrated-in-south-central-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.​..
 
Source: https://newsday.co.tt/2024/07/24/health-ministry-reports-5th-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.​..
 
Source: https://www.guardian.co.tt/news/1-more-confirmed-dengue-death-toll-now-6-6.2.2077271.408cb9aaa9

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.​..
 
Source: https://www.guardian.co.tt/news/tobago-records-18-new-cases-6.2.2086304.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/lo...cle_fdcfaa6c-6029-11ef-8bd5-cb433bead282.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.​..
 
Source: https://www.guardian.co.tt/news/tt-records-9th-dengue-death-6.2.2089268.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.​..
 
Source: https://www.guardian.co.tt/news/hea...two-more-dengue-deaths-6.2.2090216.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.​..
 
Source: https://wicnews.com/trinidad-tobago...-in-trinidad-and-tobago-amid-ongoing-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.​..
 
Source: https://www.guardian.co.tt/news/den...another-death-recorded-6.2.2100830.c5c02a65b5

Dengue cases cross 1300 this year, another death recorded
by Rhondor Dowlat
5 hours ago​

The Ministry of Health has reported 1,315 confirmed cases of dengue fever across the country, with 13 fatalities linked to the mosquito-borne disease for 2024 thus far.

As of September 5, 2024, authorities have also issued 914 yellow fever notices to property owners and occupiers, urging them to clean up their surroundings to reduce mosquito breeding sites.​..
 
Source: https://newsday.co.tt/2024/09/14/ministry-of-health-almost-half-of-dengue-cases-in-victoria/


Ministry of Health: Almost half of dengue cases in Victoria
Ryan Hamilton-Davis 5 Hrs Ago​

THE Ministry of Health has identified the counties of Victoria, Caroni, St Georges East and St Patrick as the areas with the highest confirmed cases of dengue, at a press briefing on September 13 in which the ministry updated the nation on the efforts to limit the spread of the fever.

Among the four counties, Victoria was identified as being the area for 41 per cent of the confirmed cases. Caroni had 14.4 per cent of the cases, St Georges East had 13.6 per cent of the cases, St Patrick had 12.3 per cent of the cases.

“While other counties have cases and we do encourage everyone to take the necessary precautions, these areas are where the majority of cases have been confirmed to date,” said Dr Avery Hinds while presenting on September 13 at the ministry’s offices on Queen’s Park East.

These figures, the ministry said, was out of a total of 1,387 confirmed cases for the year so far. Hinds said the cases for the year started small with 17 in January, but peaked in July at 652. Last month, the ministry counted 424 confirmed cases.​..
 
Source: https://tt.loopnews.com/content/dengue-update-1407-confirmed-cases-no-new-deaths

Dengue update: 1,407 confirmed cases, no new deaths
Loop News 5 hrs ago​

As of September 17, there are 1,407 laboratory confirmed cases of Dengue Fever and 16 laboratory confirmed deaths.

The Ministry of Health provided the latest figures in its epidemiological update on Dengue cases.

Meanwhile, a total of 1,142 yellow fever notices have been issued to property owners/occupiers, directing them to clean up their surroundings. So far, 53 property owners/occupiers have been identified for the consideration/institution of legal proceedings for non-compliance...


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