Guatemala declares dengue health emergency

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Guatemala on Thursday declared a national health emergency in the face of a dengue outbreak that has killed 22 and infected thousands so far this year.

Health Minister Francisco Coma announced the measure that would remain in effect for three months and would entail widespread fumigation to eradicate mosquitos that carry the disease.

Civil protection official Walter Monroy said that with the approach of the rainy season, there will be more standing water for mosquitos to breed in.

 

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