Cuban vacationers from Europe: At least six cases of Oropouche detected

In Europe, six cases of Oropouche virus have been reported in tourists who recently visited Cuba. The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) has these cases CertainThree people in Italy and three in Spain have been affected. Oropouche virus is transmitted by mosquitoes and causes symptoms similar to those of dengue fever, including fever, headache and joint pain.

However, scientists from the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control have warned travellers that “the risk of infection for EU citizens travelling to Cuba or the Americas is low, provided they follow the instructions of the health authorities on the use of personal protection measures against mosquito and fly bites.”

The warning continues that “the likelihood of secondary transmission of Oropouche virus in continental Europe is considered very low because there are no suitable vectors such as those common in the Americas.”

According to reports from ADN Cuba and CiberCuba, the first confirmed cases appeared in Santiago de Cuba in late May. Since then, the virus has spread throughout the country. At the beginning of July, 39 municipalities in 12 Cuban provinces were affected by the Oropoche virus, according to the National Director of Epidemiology, Francisco Durán, in an interview posted on Facebook. Advertise.

The virus, which was initially detected in Santiago de Cuba and Cienfuegos, has spread to Matanzas, Mayabeque, Villa Clara, Sancti Spiritus, Ciego de Avila, Holguín, Guantanamo, Artemisa, Camaguey and Granma. Pinar del Río province was added two days ago.

The Cuban Ministry of Health has taken measures to control the spread of the virus, including increasing mosquito control and educating the public about protective measures.

Martí Noticias highlights that the Cuban authorities are working closely with international health organizations to monitor the situation and prevent further outbreaks. Tourists are advised to take preventive measures against mosquito bites, such as wearing long clothing and using insect repellent.

Cases in Europe have raised concerns among health authorities and led to increased precautions to prevent the spread of the virus. Travelers returning from Cuba who develop symptoms are advised to seek medical care immediately.