The Canadian government has published a new health alertwarning its citizens about the increase in dengue cases in Cuba.
The warning, issued Aug. 26, urges travelers to use extreme caution when visiting the island, one of the most popular destinations for Canadian tourists.
The health advisory highlights the need to take preventive measures due to the increasing incidence of dengue.
In addition to the dengue alert, the Canadian government also recommends that tourists take general precautions during their stay in Cuba, particularly due to the shortage of basic products such as food, medicine and fuel.
In early August, Canada issued a first travel warning due to outbreaks of Oropouche fever on the island.
For its part, the United States reported 21 cases of Oropouche fever among travelers returning from Cuba, three of which required hospitalization.
Despite the seriousness of these cases, no deaths have been recorded.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 2 travel alert for Cuba, advising pregnant women to reconsider any non-essential travel to the island and strictly follow preventive recommendations.
Cuba reported more than 400 cases of Oropouche fever until August 2024.
Cases imported from Cuba have also been recorded in Europe.
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