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The outbreak of dengue fever in Taiwan appears to be easing off. The number of new infections reported weekly has fallen from 1000 as previously reported, to a total of 256 last week. Most of the new locally acquired cases were located in Kaohsiung City.
As of 23 December 2014, a total of 15 260 indigenous cases of dengue fever have been confirmed since the summer. Of those, 14 798 cases were confirmed in Kaohsiung City, 205 cases were confirmed in Pingtung County and 146 cases were confirmed in Tainan City. This compares with a total of 860 cases reported in 2013.
(Via Outbreak News Today - accessed 09/12/14)
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.
