Dengue fever is sweeping across the Caribbean and the Americas, with a record 12.6 million suspected cases of the mosquito-transmitted virus reported this year, nearly triple the number from last year.

The number of dengue cases in the region is the highest level since officials began tracking it in 1980. View on euronews

The number of cases of dengue fever in Central and South America has nearly tripled to a record high this year, the Pan American Health Organisation (Paho) said on Tuesday. More than 12.6m cases and 7,

The Americas and the Caribbean are hotspots for dengue fever, with reported cases reaching a record high this year. Outbreaks were declared in both Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. That means holiday travelers should be on alert.