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On 10 July 2015, PAHO, the WHO Regional Office for the Americas, reported that in the previous two weeks, 28 273 new cases of chikungunya virus (CHIKV) infection were recorded in the region. A total of 1 564 793 cases have been reported since the epidemic began in the Caribbean and Americas.
Many countries in the Caribbean and Americas that have been affected by the CHIKV outbreak have not reported new cases for several weeks now. Where the outbreak is ongoing, Colombia is reporting the highest number with 16 503 of the new cases making a total of 290 287. El Salvador follows with 6824 new cases, making a total of 20 906. Brazil had 3977 new cases with a total of 7079.
(Via WHO Regional Office for the Americas (in Spanish) - accessed 14/07/15)
Avoidance of mosquito bites, particularly during daylight hours, is recommended. Bite avoidance measures include: covering up with clothing, the use of insect repellent and bed nets impregnated with insecticide. Reduction of mosquito breeding sites around hotel rooms/homes is advised for longer term stays.
