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Highlights
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As of today, 5 new cases reported with positive rapid test, which brings up the total cumulative DF cases to 363.
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Majority of confirmed cases from Vava’u (204), the rest from Tongatapu (116) and ‘Eua (43).
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A total of 5 cases are currently hospitalized (4 in Prince Ngu, 1 in Niuéiki). All in stable condition.
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No dengue-related death reported to date.
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Age group mostly affected is 10-19 years old. Youngest age affected is a 4 months old baby boy.
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Dengue Virus Type 2 (DENV-2) is the responsible virus for this current outbreak in Tonga.
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Testing for Dengue Fever will be prioritized to only moderate and severe cases presented to any health care facility.
Response Activities
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Ongoing case investigation and vector control to hot spot and high risk areas, and awareness programs to communities and schools including the GMS Kolonga and GMS Nukuálofa in Tongatapu: FWC Holeva and FWC Taánea ín Vavaú.
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The ongoing support from the people and communities, Government Ministries and NGOs, and stakeholders, as well as the continuous technical supports from WHO and UNICEF.
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The Situation Report on Dengue Outbreak will be done twice a week from now on.
Recommendations for the Public
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Continue to clean up and destroy mosquito breeding sites around the HOME and SCHOOLS.
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Wear appropriate clothing to minimize mosquito bites and use mosquito nets and repellents such as lotion and spray.
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If you are sick, watch out for severe symptoms and seek medical attention immediately.
Number of consultations with Dengue like Illness versus Lab-confirmed Dengue cases, per day.