The Ministry of Health reported that as of epidemiological week 11, there are 1,670 accumulated cases of dengue in Panama. The most affected regions are the Metropolitan Region with 415 cases, followed by Colón (232) and San Miguelito (176), while Tocumen, 24 de Diciembre, and Belisario Frías lead the districts with the most infections. Authorities reiterated the call to eliminate mosquito breeding sites and reinforce prevention measures. They warned that the main symptoms of dengue are fever, headache, general malaise, muscle pain, and eye pain, and urged the population not to self-medicate and to go to a health center if there is any suspicion. Of these, 1,466 are without warning signs, 194 with warning signs, and 10 severe cases, which maintains the health alert throughout the country. The report also details 197 hospitalized patients and 6 deaths, recorded in Bocas del Toro (3), Los Santos (2), and Coclé (1).
