Brazil World Cup host cities with an early warning system for dengue

Tuesday, May 20th 2014 - 08:48 UTC

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A heightened risk of an outbreak of dengue fever during the upcoming soccer World Cup in Brazil has prompted a high alert in three out of 12 host cities. For the first time, scientists have developed an early warning system that predicts the risk of dengue fever infections throughout parts of Brazil. Read full article

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ChrisR
And now the mossies are after them, and I don't mean the muslims.

Can it get any worse? Oh yes it can, just wait and see.

Good idea about the warning programme though.
May 20th, 2014 - 06:12 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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ilsen
BBC World Service just reported that the Brazilian Police ARE going on strike during the World Cup.
It's official now.

ho hum. Pass the popcorn. I'm staying in London.
May 21st, 2014 - 03:06 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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Andy Scott the spark
I've got my repellent. I'll be there.
May 22nd, 2014 - 12:46 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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ilsen
This 'warning system' sounds a positive step. I expect after the alert goes off that bowsers turn up and start spraying the area whilst the medics do their work.
Could save quite a few lives.
May 22nd, 2014 - 07:23 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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