Dengue Still a Threat in El Salvador
Salvadoran health authorities decreed a yellow alert Tuesday due to a possible new dengue outbreak, and confirmed 289 cases of infection have been reported so far.

The Health Ministry said it is following the evolution of the disease, and the 227 cases reported last week, now up to 289 in the last seven days, brought about the decision to decree a yellow alert to counteract a possible epidemic, in a disease that in its hemorrhagic phase can be fatal.

Local authorities in various zones have warned of the lack of governmental concern. However, according to released information, the Executive has begun implementing measures to confront the spread of the disease.

The Health Ministry has called on the population to go to the hospitals immediately in case of any suspected infection, including high fever, spots on the skin or flu symptoms.