Spread of dengue fever warned in Thailand

14 Sept 02:58 Key points summarised by AI

Thai health officials issue a strong warning about rising Dengue Fever cases and deaths, noting some fatalities also involved COVID-19, urging the public not to overlook this threat.
The department highlights an increasing fatality rate for Dengue, with some deaths linked to self-medication with aspirin leading to gastrointestinal bleeding.
As of early February, Thailand recorded 305 Dengue cases and two deaths, predominantly affecting individuals aged 5-24, with more cases anticipated due to seasonal rain promoting mosquito breeding.

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