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tp3813 Serial expat

Member since 24 October 2011

tp3813Serial expat14 November 2014 15:42:30

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Oh dear, ones return to DR sure aint getting off to a good start ... first get mugged in PP and now just read this on online papers,- seen nothing about it on any forums though- anyone else know what the situation is re this virus especially on North coast?
But looking back there was all the panic stories re Dengue fever in the past, so maybe just newspapers whipping up scare stories again? ,... at least ones hopes so.

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>Tourists heading to Caribbean warned of deadly virus sweeping across islands as thousands of holidaymakers return >home suffering agonising symptoms

> Chikungunya outbreak in the Caribbean was first reported last December
>Over 700,000 suspected cases have been reported in the region
> Health agencies say over 100 people have died from the virus
>Worst-hit nations include Dominican Republic, Guadeloupe and Haiti

planner Dominican Republic Expert

Member since 27 December 2010

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plannerDominican Republic Expert14 November 2014 22:16:10

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Geez what hype. Ok its not fun if you get it but it doesnt kill. Flu kills thousands in the USA every year.....

Chikungunya is painful but goes away for most. About 4% get complications.

Its a virus spread by mosquitoes, use good repellent and use room spray in your bedroom. Its died down substantially.

tp3813 Serial expat

Member since 24 October 2011

tp3813Serial expat15 November 2014 18:39:21

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>Geez what hype.

Yeah thats what I thought....still., always good to get local opinions.

>Its died down substantially.

lets hope so
anyway thanks for latest advice

planner Dominican Republic Expert

Member since 27 December 2010

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plannerDominican Republic Expert15 November 2014 22:52:30

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Still be careful!!!

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