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The Haitian Ministry of Public Health has confirmed the first cases of chikungunya virus infection in the country. Twenty cases have been reported; six of those were identified in Leogane, 32km south of the capital city Port-au-Prince.
The remainder were located in Drouillard, Croix-des-Pres and Monovil in the West department, as is Port-au-Prince.
(Via Prensa Latina News - accessed 07/05/14)
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.
