Barbados confirms two adult cases of Oropouche Virus
A biting midge (left) is much smaller than a mosquito (right). Photo: US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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BRIDGETOWN, Barbados- The Ministry of Health and Wellness has confirmed two adult cases of the Oropouche virus disease (OROV) in Barbados.
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados- The Ministry of Health and Wellness has confirmed two adult cases of the Oropouche virus disease (OROV) in Barbados.
In a statement made on Friday December 6, the Ministry advised the public to adopt protective measures against mosquito and insect bites to prevent contracting OROV.
These measures include:
- Using insect screens and repellents.
- Wearing long-sleeved shirts and long pants, especially from dusk to dawn when the vectors are most active.
- Eliminating areas of stagnant water around properties to prevent mosquito breeding.
The public was also urged to search their homes and discard any stagnant water that may accumulate in empty containers, particularly during periods of heavy rain.
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