translated by a significant increase in the number of probable cases of dengue in Minas Gerais.These are 4 122 probable cases of dengue, those who have already been confirmed or are suspected. (19259019) The alarm signal has been activated in the state since October, when Aedes aegypti's Rapid Index Survey (Liraa) pointed out that at least 40.7 % of municipalities are at risk or alert to the possibility of an outbreak of the disease. last year has already been confirmed in eight municipalities in Minas Gerais, where the incidence is very high (more than 500 probable cases per 100,000 inhabitants). They are: Vrzea da Palma (north), Campina Verde (Tringulo), Martinho Campos (Central-West), Guarani (Zona da Mata), Campo Azul (North), Una (Noroeste), Mirabela (North) and Arcos. -Oeste).
The most troubling situation concerns Arcos, where 579 probable cases have already been calculated between December 16th and January 12th. Last week, the local prefecture decreed the state of emergency. With this decree, the municipal administration could dispense with calls for tenders for the recruitment and the acquisition of the goods and services necessary for the fight against the epidemic. Even the mayor and the secretary of state for health have taken to the streets to eliminate the epidemics of Aedes aegypti.
Regarding the municipality of Arcos, the Secretariat for Health of the State of Minas Gerais (SES / MG) announced the adoption of measures. badist vector control Aedes aegypti, as very low volume (ULV) applications in the municipality, in accordance with federal government guidelines.
A partnership between the portfolio and the municipal executive also allowed to directly activate the mobile emergency service (Samu) in the case of serious patients. The measure helps patients stabilize, which prevents bites. There will also be training with close professionals on February 7th.
Three other cities have a high incidence and 22 municipalities have a medium incidence. The low risk is among the 230 municipalities, while 590 are without registered cases. The state government is investigating two cases allegedly caused by the disease – a suspicion has been ruled out since last week.
Chikungunya and zika
Regarding fever in Chikungunya, Minas Gerais recorded 63 probable cases of this disease that year, among the suspected cases of pregnancy. There was an increase of 370.5% over last week. In 2018, 11,765 declarations and one confirmed death were recorded at Coronel Fabriciano (Vale do Rio Doce). Two others are still the subject of an investigation.
In the case of zika, 23 probable cases of the disease were recorded in 2019. Last week, six diagnoses were confirmed or suspected. This year's images are distributed in 12 cities of Minas Gerais.