As of epidemiological week 35 (August 30–September 5), 306 cases of Dengue have been registered in the Dominican Republic, with one accumulated death. Six new cases are reported in EW 35 and 53 cases between weeks 32-35.
The cumulative incidence is 4.12 per 100,000 inhabitants. The circulation of the DENV-2 serotype has been detected. The calculated fatality rate for confirmed cases is 0.33%. It is recommended to avoid mosquito bites and breeding sites. The data are preliminary.
