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Binh Dinh reports additional dengue death

The Health Department of the south central province of Binh Dinh on November 27 announced a five year old boy died from dengue fever, the second death of the cause in the province so far this year.
Binh Dinh reports additional dengue death ảnh 1A health worker sprays chemicals to kill mosquitoes. (Photo: VNA)

Binh Dinh (VNA) – TheHealth Department of the south central province of Binh Dinh on November 27 announceda five year old boy died from dengue fever, the second death of the cause inthe province so far this year.

The patient was from Nhon Hau commune,An Nhon town of Binh Dinh province.

The provincial Health Departmentguided the Health Centre to exterminate mosquito larvae and spray chemicals inthe area around the patient’s house.

According to Binh Dinh province’sHealth Department, from the start of 2016 to late November, the provincerecorded 4,250 cases of dengue fever. There have been 700 new cases in Octoberand November.

Dengue fever has spread to 159 wardsof 11 districts, mainly in Quy Nhon city and An Nhon, Phu My, Tay Son and PhuCat districts.

Provincial health agencies have takenactions to warn locals of the disease and kill mosquitoes while all agenciesare required to prepare personnel, equipment, chemicals and take measures toprevent the disease’s spread.-VNA

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