Peru battles deadly dengue fever outbreak

In the northern town of Piura alone, more than 60 people have died of the virus so far this year – and roughly a quarter of them were children. Health authorities warn this outbreak could get worse, as the warming El Niño climate effect helps mosquitoes thrive. #dengue #fever #peru #outbreak

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