A spike in domestic dengue fever cases has prompted health officials in Guangzhou, a city in southern China, to issue a warning, urging citizens to exercise caution and contribute to halting the spread of the mosquito-borne illness.
According to a study released on October 16 by the Guangzhou Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, the number of dengue cases increased by 73% last week, up from 252 instances the week before. 360 of the 437 reported cases involved locals, with the remaining cases being imported.
More than 17 million people live in Guangzhou, and cases have been reported in all 11 of its districts. Although there haven’t been any confirmed deaths in the city yet, doctors and medical professionals frequently point out that dengue can be deadly and cause long-term health issues.
Over the previous two months, dengue cases have been gradually increasing over the larger Guangdong province. According to authorities, 1,770 cases were reported between September 30 and October 6, which is 500 more than the total number of cases in August. Chinese internet users are alarmed by the increase in infections; some have called the city the heart of the Guangdong region pandemic.
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