The cases of dengue are increasing across the Mexican Caribbean this year and travelers need to be sure to take preventative measures against the mosquito-borne disease when visiting the area on a vacation getaway.
Here’s what we know so far about the increasing threat of tropical disease in the area.
Risk High in the Mexican Caribbean
According to the now finalized numbers from the Mexico Ministry of Health, the State of the Yucatan, located west of Cancun and includes the popular tourist destination of Merida, had the highest level of deaths from dengue in 27 years in 2023.
A total of 71 people lost their lives to the tropical
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