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The Ministry of Health has reported an outbreak of dengue fever in the city of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Twelve new cases of dengue fever have been diagnosed in Jeddah last week, bringing the total number of cases to approximately 300.
(Via The Global Dispatch - accessed 02/05/13)
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.
Advice for Healthcare Professionals
WHO is encouraging all Member States to continue surveillance for severe acute respiratory infections (SARI). Until further information becomes available, it should be considered that the virus is likely to be more widely distributed than the countries which have identified cases.
Member States should consider testing of patients with unexplained pneumonias for the new coronavirus even in the absence of travel or other associations with the two affected countries. In addition, any clusters of SARI or SARI in health care workers should be thoroughly investigated regardless of where in the world they occur.
Health Protection Scotland has developed advice for healthcare professionals in relation to novel coronavirus, including a case definition for investigation and management of patients plus infection control advice.
