Dengue: 4 Caribbean countries remain on CDC watch level

Several Caribbean countries which were dealing with increased dengue cases have been removed from the the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Watch Level One List while new countries from the region have been added.  

The CDC in its updated travel notice for Dengue in the Americas removed Haiti, Jamaica, Saint Barthelemy, Saint Martin and the Turks and Caicos Islands.  

On the current situation, the CDC says dengue is an ongoing risk in many parts of Central and South America, Mexico, and the Caribbean. It says travellers to areas of risk should protect themselves by preventing mosquito bites.  

In addition, the CDC notes the countries listed below are reporting higher-than-usual numbers of dengue cases, and travellers visiting these countries may be at increased risk. 

The Level One Watch List now includes the following countries from the Caribbean region as of May 16, 2024:  

• Curacao 

• Guadeloupe  

• Guyana  

• Martinique 

The CDC’s Watch Level 1 means travellers should practice usual precautions. Persons should protect themselves by preventing mosquito bites.