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Laos records 254 more dengue fever cases

The Lao Ministry of Health on July 13 confirmed 254 new cases of dengue fever, with most of them recorded in the capital of Vientiane.
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Vientiane (VNA) - The Lao Ministry of Health on July 13 confirmed 254new cases of dengue fever, with most of them recorded in the capital ofVientiane.

Some2,990 people has been diagnosed with dengue fever and eight deaths wererecorded, the ministry said in a statement.

Thecapital city of Vientiane sees the highest number of dengue patients, with 625.It is followed by Vientiane province with 394 cases and Bolikhamxay province, 348cases.

Tocontain the spread of the epidemic, Lao health authorities urged people toclear potential mosquito breeding sites around their homes and workplaces.

Accordingto the World Health Organisation, dengue fever is one of the fastest emergingmosquito-borne diseases with Thailand, Laos, The Philippines and Singapore alsoseeing high incidences. The number of cases in the western Pacific Region hasmore than doubled over the past 10 years./.
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