Health authorities in Costa Rica have reported an increase in dengue cases in the regions of Alajuela, Puntarenas, and San José.
So far this year, a total of 17,859 cases have been reported, a substantial increase compared to the data from 2023. The provinces of Alajuela (5,427 cases), Puntarenas (4,773 cases), and San José (3,131 cases) have experienced a particularly significant rise.
Three possible deaths related to the disease are currently under investigation—two in Turrialba and one in Desamparados.
