Larnaca health officials intensify anti-mosquito efforts

Larnaca health officials intensify anti-mosquito efforts

Fact: Municipal health service officers in Larnaca are carrying out anti-mosquito spraying due to continuous sightings of the Aedes aegypti, known as the yellow fever mosquito, which can spread various diseases.

Closed for the summer: farewell to easy-living Polis campsite

Closed for the summer: farewell to easy-living Polis campsite

Fact: The Polis Chrysochous beach campsite, beloved by many for over 40 years, is undergoing a massive makeover after a ten-year legal battle, with plans to preserve existing vegetation, including iconic eucalyptus trees, and upgrade facilities.

Peru’s dengue deaths triple as climate change swells mosquito population

Peru’s dengue deaths triple as climate change swells mosquito population

Deaths caused by dengue disease have tripled in Peru this year, prompting the government to implement an emergency decree to combat the outbreak. The mild symptoms of dengue include nausea, rashes, and body pains, while a severe form can cause internal bleeding and be fatal, especially for infants and pregnant women. The Aedes Aegypti mosquito, which carries the disease, has been spreading to new areas due to climate change. Peru has seen a significant increase in both cases and deaths compared to previous years, with the highest numbers recorded in coastal and northern regions.