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Oropouche virus disease: information for travellers and health professionals

Information on risks and prevention measures for travellers and health professionals

Updated: 21 November 2024
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Oropouche virus disease

Oropouche virus disease is an arboviral disease caused by the Oropouche virus (OROV) spread to humans mainly through the bite of an infected midge

Updated: 24 October 2024
09 December 2024

Oropouche virus disease in Barbados

As of 7 December 2024, two adult cases of Oropouche virus disease have been reported by health officials on Barbados. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Oropouche virus disease.

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18 November 2024

Oropouche virus disease in Panama

As of 16 November 2024, the Ministry of Health have reported the first human case of Oropouche virus disease in Panama during 2024. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Oropouche virus disease.

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24 October 2024
Colombia + Amazonas
Caqueta
Meta

Oropouche virus disease in Colombia

As of 15 October 2024, a total of 74 cases of Oropouche virus disease have been reported in Colombia during 2024.

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24 October 2024
Bolivia + Beni
La Paz
Pando

Oropouche virus disease in Bolivia

As of 15 October 2024, a total of 356 cases of Oropouche virus disease have been reported in Bolivia during 2024.

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17 October 2024

Oropouche virus disease in Ecuador

As of 15 October 2024, two cases of Oropouche virus disease have been confirmed in Ecuador. These are the first locally acquired cases reported in the country.

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26 September 2024

Oropouche virus disease in Guyana

As of 25 September 2024, Oropouche virus disease has been reported from Guyana.

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04 September 2024

Oropouche virus disease in Dominican Republic

On 28 August 2024, the Ministry of Health of the Dominican Republic confirmed human cases of Oropouche virus disease had been reported.

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24 July 2024

Oropouche virus disease in Peru

As of 16 July 2024 a total of 287 confirmed cases of Oropouche virus disease have been reported since the start of the year. Brazil have recently reported two suspected cases of vertical transmission of the virus (spread of the virus from pregnant women to their baby). These cases are still under investigation.

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24 July 2024

Oropouche virus disease in Brazil

As of 16 July 2024 a total of 6,976 confirmed cases of Oropouche virus disease have been reported since the start of the year. Brazil have recently reported two suspected cases of vertical transmission of the virus (spread of the virus from pregnant women to their baby). These cases are still under investigation.

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26 June 2024

Oropouche virus disease in Cuba

As of 24 June 2024, human cases of Oropouche virus have been confirmed in nine provinces and 23 municipalities of Matanzas, Mayabeque, Villa Clara, Sancti Spíritus, Ciego de Ávila, Holguín, Guantánamo, Santiago de Cuba and Cienfuegos.

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