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The media has reported on dengue fever in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The Directorate of Health Affairs published in their weekly report that around 102 cases of dengue fever have been recorded in the last four weeks.
The health authorities have increased insecticide spraying in affected and at risk locations as well as raising public awareness of dengue fever.
(Via Saudi Gazette - accessed 10/03/14)
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.
