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The Ministry of Health of Bolivia has reported 53 deaths due to dengue fever in 2011. From October to 29 Dec 2011, 287 dengue cases have been registered in Bolivia, most of them in municipalities close to rivers in Santa Cruz, Cochabamba, and La Paz. To date 164 cases are reported in Cochabamba, 87 in Santa Cruz, 82 in La Paz, and 8 in Beni.
Advice for Travellers
Avoidance of mosquito bites, particularly during daylight hours, by covering up with clothing, the use of bite avoidance measures such as repellent and bed nets is advised. Elimination of breeding sites around hotel rooms/houses is advised for longer term stays.
