Amid preparations for Carnival, Rio de Janeiro faces a dengue emergency

2024-02-12T15:25:21.286Z

Highlights: Rio de Janeiro has declared a health emergency due to dengue. In the first five weeks of the year, 265 deaths under investigation and 364,800 probable cases have been recorded in Brazil. Dengue can cause severe symptoms such as high fever and internal bleeding. The months of December to February generate hot and humid weather in the region that is ideal for the spread of the virus, transmitted by mosquitoes. Follow all the international information on Facebook and X, or in our weekly newsletter.

In the first five weeks of the year, 40 deaths from the disease have been recorded throughout the country.