Mosquito-Borne Chikungunya Virus Confirmed In Haiti

Associated Press: Haiti confirms 14 cases of mosquito-borne virus
“A mosquito-borne virus that has spread rapidly through the Caribbean since it was documented in the region for the first time in December has been confirmed in Haiti, a government official said Tuesday. Authorities have confirmed 14 cases of the chikungunya virus in Haiti, Health Minister Florence Guillaume Duperval said…” (5/6).

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