Travelers in Los Cabos right now will notice a predictable side effect of the recent late-season rains: a noticeable increase in the mosquito population. More standing water in the arroyos and on the ground creates ideal breeding conditions for these pests, a normal part of the seasonal cycle in Baja. While the annoyance of a …
Dengue Fever
Government officials in Los Cabos have started preventive fumigation spraying for the deadly dengue virus to keep locals and tourists safe after the presence of four types of the strain has been identified in the area. Preventative Fumigation Measures The first cycle of preventative spraying in Los Cabos against the Aedes Aegypti mosquito took place …
Cases of dengue fever are on the rise in both Los Cabos and La Paz. Local authorities have announced that what is perhaps most concerning about the situation is that at least 50% of the reported cases are of the dengue serotype 3. This particular dengue serotype is known for causing more severe symptoms in …