The Health Protection Agency (HPA) has made public the status of diseases that are spreading as epidemics. HPA stated that compared to November of this year, the number of reported dengue cases in December has decreased. However, they have requested to pay attention to reducing mosquito-borne diseases like dengue and to protect against these illnesses.
While 254 cases were reported in November 2023, 193 cases were reported in December of that year. In November 2024, 140 cases were reported, while in December, that number has decreased to 96. HPA has stated that compared to November of this year, the number of reported measles cases in December has decreased. Also, compared to November of this year, the number of people tested for influenza symptoms in December has also decreased.
HPA said that out of 2414 samples tested so far this year, 484 samples have been positive. While 37,028 measles cases were reported in November 2023, 32,565 cases were reported in December of the same year. In November 2024, 40,573 cases were reported, while in December, 30,590 cases were reported. HPA has stated that compared to November of this year, the number of reported diarrhea cases in December has decreased.
In November 2023, 6,698 cases of diarrhea were reported. In December of the same year, 3,919 cases were reported. In November 2024, 3,640 cases were reported, while in December, 2,590 cases were reported. HPA has requested to pay special attention to such diseases and to protect oneself.
