Cuba: dengue, chikungunya and oropouche epidemic alert
On social media, criticism came both for the announcement of the interventions - considered too late - and for the reported numbers
by Lorenzo Pace
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Weeks of videos on social media by citizens and doctors to break 'the government's silence' is what is happening in Cuba, where hospitals are full of patients - tens of thousands - who have been in a feverish state for almost a month. And where, after the case was downplayed, the authorities have admitted that an epidemic of dengue, chikungunya and oropouche viruses is underway.
This was said by the Deputy Minister of Public Health, Carilda Peña, who spoke of an increase in all areas of the country of the three diseases that are transmitted through insect bites.
"We are ready to provide assistance," he added, explaining that an extensive fumigation campaign will soon be launched in the most affected areas: "The culling and elimination of mosquito breeding sites is planned.
Then, he reported the figures. It would be at least thirteen thousand infected. Seven people were in critical condition. While no total number of infected people or victims was given.
On the social sites, criticism came both for the announcement of the interventions - now considered too late - and for the reported numbers.
