The mosquito transmitting dengue and Zika viruses was detected in Castelo Branco. The presence of the insect in the region was reported by ULS Castelo Branco.
ULS Castelo Branco stated that, so far, no infected mosquitoes with any of these viruses have been identified throughout the national territory.
The detection of the mosquito in the region occurs in a context of epidemiological surveillance by health authorities, who monitor the presence of these vectors in Portugal.
The detection of the Aedes aegypti mosquito in Castelo Branco alerts the population to the potential risk of disease transmission such as dengue and Zika in the region, although no infection has been confirmed. This information allows health authorities and citizens to take preventive measures against the mosquito.
This is our short summary of a report published by RTP Notícias on 14 September 2026 at 17:10; the full text stays with the publisher. In our feed it sits under Incidents, and it concerns Castelo Branco. We currently carry 25235 items in that section.
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