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The Health Minister of Dominican Republic has reported a new outbreak of cholera in the country. More than 200 suspected cases have been reported and of those, 6 have been laboratory confirmed as cholera.
The outbreak has occurred in the town of Tamboril in Santiago province where heavy rains damaged water and sewage pipes earlier in April 2012. The government has arranged for chlorination of potable water in the area.
The first cholera outbreak in Dominican Republic began in late 2010, with more than 22 500 cases and 163 deaths reported.
Advice for Travellers
Travellers to outbreak areas who will be mixing closely with the local population and cannot ensure safe drinking water can be immunised against cholera. A high standard of food, water and personal hygiene should also be maintained.
