The focus of infection with Zika seems controlled in Garabito, where dozens of cases were confirmed until 3 weeks ago.
The Ministry of Health has confirmed 6 new cases in the area.
We struggled a lot, really (to control Zika),”
says Rodrigo Marín, head of the vectors department of the Health Ministry. However, the official recognizes that the progress made has been possible thanks to the joint work with associations and the Municipality.
Parrita and Quepos have also managed to slow the progress of the virus.
In Quepos we have up to 80, 90 cases per week and this time, just between 27 and 29 cases. In addition, we had no new cases,”
said Marín.
However, the authorities are concerned about the focus on new places like Puntarenas.
According to Marín, the focus seems to be heading towards the Central Pacific.
I’m worried because Puntarenas has always been an endemic area with high population density, with high density vectors as well. Historically, it has been the canton with most dengue and chikungunya and now has Zika cases, especially Barranca and El Roble,”
said the expert.