The fourth confirmed case of dengue fever in the municipality of Maravilla in the west of Santa Catarina is a 10-year-old child. The information was made public this Friday (24) by the municipal secretary of health.

The municipality of Maravilla has four confirmed cases – Photo: Joinville City Hall/Disclosure/ND

According to the municipal health department, the 10-year-old patient lives in the Bela Vista area and attends João XXIII Primary School. The confirmation came from Lasen (Central Public Health Laboratory) and the infection is a type 1 disease.

The Dengue Situation Center stepped up the plea for the community to take safety measures against the disease, such as cleaning up potential mosquito breeding sites and using repellents. Foci Aedes Egypt can be reported via WhatsApp (49) 9 8833 7824 or by phone (49) 3664 1217.