Puerto Vallarta, Mexico – Dengue cases in Puerto Vallarta continue to climb as the city and surrounding municipalities experience a sharp rise in infections. According to data from the epidemiological week 35 (August 25-31), confirmed dengue cases in Puerto Vallarta rose from 185 to 216, marking a significant increase of 19.62% compared to the previous week.
The VIII Region of Jalisco, which includes Puerto Vallarta and its neighboring municipalities, also reported a rise in the accumulated number of dengue cases, from 232 to 265. This represents a 14.22% increase within the same period, reflecting a concerning uptick in the spread of the disease.
In particular, the surrounding municipalities of Talpa de Allende, Tomatlán, and Mascota reported increases in their case counts. Talpa de Allende saw cases rise from 28 to 35, Tomatlán went from 9 to 11, and Mascota increased from 2 to 3. Meanwhile, San Sebastián del Oeste remains dengue-free, with no confirmed cases to date.
Jalisco State Reports Over 4,000 Cases
At the state level, the Jalisco State Health Secretariat (SSJ) reports a total of 4,063 confirmed dengue cases as of epidemiological week 35. This represents an increase of 843 cases compared to the previous week. Among the new cases, 560 were classified as Non-Severe Dengue, bringing the state’s total for this category to 2,683.
Additionally, there were 264 new cases of Dengue with Warning Signs, raising the total in this category to 1,256, while Severe Dengue cases increased by 19, bringing the overall count to 124.
Fatalities and Ongoing Investigations
The National Epidemiological Surveillance System has confirmed one fatality due to dengue in Jalisco, while an additional 40 deaths are under investigation to determine if dengue was the cause. Authorities continue to closely monitor these cases to provide timely updates to the public.
Health Officials Urge Precautionary Measures
Health officials are urging residents and visitors in Puerto Vallarta and the surrounding municipalities to take precautionary measures to minimize exposure to dengue. These include eliminating standing water, using mosquito repellents, and wearing long sleeves and pants, especially during peak mosquito activity in the early morning and late evening.
With the rainy season in full effect, the conditions for mosquito breeding have been favorable, leading to the rapid rise in dengue cases. Local authorities are intensifying fumigation efforts in high-risk areas and are encouraging the community to participate in keeping their environments clean to reduce mosquito breeding sites.
