Disease

Chikungunya - Thailand

Thailand health officials reported 673 chikungunya cases in 39 provinces from the beginning of the year through October 9. This is more than the total cases reported in all of 2021 (671). No deaths have been reported.

Dengue Fever - Panama

In the Health region of San Miguelito, a considerable increase in dengue cases persists in the district through the end of September 2022. Authorities have reported 630 cases and say it is worrying because they are already in the rainy season and the proliferation of Aedes aegypti mosquito breeding sites.

Legionnaires Disease - Vermont, USA

Vermont health officials report investigating a cluster of Legionnaires’ disease in Franklin County. Officials identified five confirmed cases, including one death of an individual in their 70’s, but the source of the infections remains unknown.