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The Ministry of Health reports (in French) 51 new cases of plague (including 6 deaths) in the last 24 hours. The total number of cases from 23 August to 11 October 2017 is 500, including 54 deaths.
The capital city Antananarivo and the port of Toamisino are particularly affected by the outbreak.
A high proportion of cases are the more contagious pneumonic plague.
Advice for Travellers
Plague is rare in international travellers.
No vaccine is available for plague. The most effective form of prevention is to avoid exposure to infected people or animals. If there is a possibility that a traveller has been exposed to plague, it is important to seek prompt medical attention as soon as possible. Progression of the disease may be prevented with appropriate antibiotic treatment.
Anyone experiencing rapidly progressing fever, chills, headache, weakness, respiratory symptoms, chest pain or swollen lymph nodes should seek prompt medical attention.
For further information see Plague.