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Highlights
- As of today, 7 new cases reported with positive rapid test, which brings up the total cumulative DF cases to 625.
- Majority of confirmed cases from Vava’u (300), Tongatapu (265), ‘Eua (58) and Haápai (2).
- A total of 9 cases are currently hospitalized (8 in Vaiola, 1 Princess Fusipala). They are all in STABLE condition.
- 3 dengue-related death reported to date. 1 new case of an 8yr old male reported from Tongatapu
- Age group mostly affected is 10-19 years old. Youngest age affected is a 2 months old baby.
- Dengue Virus Type 2 (DENV-2) is the responsible virus for this current outbreak in Tonga.
Response Activities
- Ongoing awareness programs to churches and workplaces including the FWC Mangia, Ministry of Land and Natural Resources, Ministry of Internal Affairs, Ministry of Tourism, Ministry of Justice, Foreign Affairs and Statistics ín Vavaú.
- Ministry of Health in Vaiola hosted a meeting today with all District Officers in Tongatapu to strengthen and enhance Village Inspection and cleanup campaign targeting mosquito breeding sites to start next week and onwards.
- Ongoing case investigation and vector control to hot spot and high risk areas.
- 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.
Recommendations for the Public
1. Continue to clean up and destroy mosquito breeding sites around the HOME and SCHOOLS.
2. Wear appropriate clothing to minimize mosquito bites and use mosquito nets and repellents such as lotion and spray.
3. 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.