Region Six health authority mum on dengue figures

The Regional Health Authority of Region Six has remained mum on the dengue numbers throughout the month of July although the mosquito infestation remains a serious problem in the district.

In June, Region Six Chairman, David Armogan had provided an update stating that the numbers of the mosquito-borne infection have been increasing every month since January.

According to him then, in January there were 80 cases recorded, February 143, March 204, April 329 and May 474 cases “which means that there is a serious increase in the number of cases recorded.”