By Zoila Palma: Today, the Ministry of Health and Wellness informed the public that in light of the regional advisory on Chikungunya disease in South America and Cuba, Belize currently maintains laboratory capacity to test for Chikungunya and Zika.
Local transmission of Chikungunya has not been detected in Belize since 2016, and Zika virus transmission has not been detected since 2017.
The Ministry encourages the public to continue practicing mosquito bite prevention measures and to cooperate with health authorities to safeguard the country’s public health and preserve Belize’s malaria-free status.
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By Zoila Palma: Today, the Ministry of Health and Wellness informed the public that in light of the regional advisory on Chikungunya disease in South America and Cuba, Belize currently maintains laboratory capacity to test for Chikungunya and Zika. Local transmission of Chikungunya has not been detected in Belize since 2016, and Zika virus transmission
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