Jamaica declares a dengue outbreak with cases exceeding the epidemic threshold for July, August, and September.
No confirmed dengue-related deaths yet, but six deaths are under investigation.
Jamaica reports 565 suspected, presumed, and confirmed dengue cases, with 78 confirmed cases.
The outbreak is most concentrated in Kingston and St Andrew, St Catherine, and St Thomas.
The dominant strain is Dengue Type Two, known for its severity and fatality.
Dengue symptoms include fever, headache, joint pain, fatigue, nausea, and rash.
Dengue haemorrhagic fever, a potentially lethal complication, is also a concern. Last outbreak occurred in 2019.