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The Centers of Disease Control for Taiwan recorded 12 new cases of locally acquired dengue fever in one week, indicating that the dengue fever season has begun. The 12 new cases were identified in the cities of Tainan and Kaohsiung in southern Taiwan; this brings the total number of dengue fever cases to 71 since May 2012. This is the highest number recorded for this time period in the last 4 years.
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.
