Incident Details
On September 25, health officials declared a dengue fever outbreak in Jamaica. There are at least 565 cases of suspected or confirmed cases located in the eastern section of the island, Kingston included. Dengue fever, AKA breakbone fever, is a mosquito-borne illness transmitted by infected Aedes Aegypti mosquitoes. High fever, rash, and joint pain are common symptoms, with serious bleeding and shock occurring in severe cases.
Traveler Safety
SafeAbroad travelers are advised to wear long clothing, apply insect repellent, and avoid stagnant water outside. Travelers should purchase mosquito nets to sleep under at night.
