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Dengue Fever in Thailand (Update)

20 June 2013

As of 9 June 2013, more than 30 000 cases of dengue fever have been reported nationally in Thailand. During the week of 2 June 2013, around 570 new cases were being reported daily.

In the northern city of Chiang Mai, in Chiang Mai province, almost 1800 dengue fever cases have been recorded.

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.