The Health Ministry has recorded 92 new cases of dengue fever.

There have now been 1960 lab-confirmed cases of dengue fever this year.

Permanent Secretary for Health Dr James Fong said case numbers are below the average numbers seen at this time of the year nationally, as well as in the Central, Eastern, and Northern Divisions.

He said case numbers in the Western Division are now below the outbreak alert threshold and at the expected level seen at this time of the year, though a slight upward trend has been noted in the last week.

There have been 730 cases of dengue fever recorded in the Western Division this year.

“We continue to urge everyone to get rid of potential mosquito breeding places, such as empty containers inside and outside your homes that may collect water, including discarded tires, flower vases, and pot plant bases.”

“Protect yourself from being bitten by mosquitoes by using mosquito screens in your home, and mosquito repellents.”

By Reginald Chandar