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440 people diagnosed with West Nile Fever, 32 fatalities — Health Ministry
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The Health Ministry announces that 440 people have been diagnosed with West Nile Fever since the outbreak began in June.
A total of 32 people who were diagnosed with the virus have died.
The virus is not transmitted from person to person, the Health Ministry said. All patients are from the central region of the country, where humid conditions provide a good breeding ground for mosquitoes that spread the virus to humans.
In general, about 80% of those infected do not develop symptoms of West Nile Fever. About 20% of those infected will show symptoms of varying severity. The risk of significant illness is higher among the elderly and individuals with compromised immunity.
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