In the midst of the health crisis occurring on the island, the Oropouche virus worsens the situation and keeps citizens on alert as it is present in all provinces of Cuba.
"It is already present in all provinces, so it is essential to maintain the surveillance system since very little is known about the aftermath," stated Dr. Carilda Peña García, Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Public Health (MINSAP).
In an interview with Canal Caribe, he indicated that there is "the circulation of two arboviruses with a very similar initial evolution in patients who seek health services, along with the detection of Covid-19 cases."
The health authority dismissed the idea that "there are outbreaks of these illnesses in the national territory, but due to the prevailing high temperatures, diarrheal diseases and acute respiratory infections are being monitored."
According to the digital site 5 de Septiembre, it advised the population to go to the doctor immediately, not to self-diagnose, and to maintain hygienic measures to prevent the reproduction of the mosquitoes that transmit these viruses.
It also recommended proper hydration, avoiding food of questionable origin, and maintaining adequate hand hygiene.
At the beginning of July, the Cuban regime reported that the Oropouche virus had already spread to 12 provinces of the country and that it lacked resources to initiate fumigation campaigns to prevent the spread of the transmitting mosquito.
The National Director of Epidemiology of MINSAP, Francisco Durán, confirmed on national television that the virus has been identified more frequently in rural and semi-rural areas, and patients tend to exhibit symptoms similar to dengue.
Unlike Oropouche, authorities warn that dengue can evolve into severe forms and cause death, which is why they emphasize the need to seek timely medical attention.
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