The Central Epidemic Command Center says that the ongoing outbreak of dengue fever shows signs of abating in the southern city of Kaohsiung.
This year’s outbreak of the mosquito-borne illness has so far been largely confined to Kaohsiung and neighboring Tainan. The latest figures from the center show that 251 new cases were reported in Kaohsiung on Sunday. That’s down from 322 new cases reported the previous Sunday.
On Monday, Chuang Jen-hsiang , head of the Centers for Disease Control, said that the number of confirmed cases in Kaohsiung has been fluctuating every day. But he said he believes that the worst of the epidemic may be over for the city. Chuang said that the center will monitor the situation in Kaohsiung over the coming days for any changes.
Chuang also said that the epidemic is still at its peak, and reminded residents of affected areas to continue efforts to eliminate mosquito breeding grounds.