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A dengue fever health alert was declared in Costa Rica on 2 July 2013. As of 15 July 2013, 15 000 cases of dengue fever have been recorded. The worst affected areas are the communities of Parrita and Quepos on the Pacific coast, the province of Puntarenas, and southern Costa Rica around Perez Zeledon.
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.
