Nantes Island Demolition Operation Scheduled Tonight

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Dengue risk Prompts‍ Mosquito Control‍ Operation in Nantes

A mosquito control operation is scheduled for ⁢the night of August 21st to 22nd in the Nantes island district, following‍ the confirmed case of dengue fever in a local resident. The operation, organized by the Regional Health Agency (ARS) of Pays de la Loire, aims to eliminate tiger mosquitoes and prevent further spread of the ⁢disease.

Investigations by the ARS confirmed the dengue case,a viral illness transmitted by mosquitoes that can cause fever,nausea,skin rashes,and⁢ joint and muscle pain.The insecticide treatment will be carried out between 1:00 AM⁢ and 2:30 AM to minimize disruption to residents.

Residents are advised to remain indoors‍ during the spraying.

Dengue⁤ cases have been on the rise globally. The World Health Organization reports that the ⁢incidence of dengue has ‍increased 30-fold over the last 50 years, with an estimated 50-100 million infections⁢ occurring annually ‍in over 100 countries, putting almost 4⁤ billion people at risk.⁤ From 2000 to 2019, reported cases worldwide surged tenfold, reaching 5.2 million in 2019 alone.