Dengue fever has been plaguing the Americas this year, and the World Health Organization (WHO) is already concerned as this year's numbers have already surpassed last year's.
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) declared an "emergency situation" due to rising Dengue cases in the Americas. Hotspots like Argentina and Brazil have seen stabilized cases. PAHO confirmed over 5.2 million cases, a 48% increase from last month's 3.5 million.
A wave of dengue cases has gripped the Americas this year. In Puerto Rico, it has become an epidemic as cases continue to rise from the mosquito-borne illness.
February means that it is already Carnival season in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. However, the Carnival may get a bit complicated as a dengue outbreak is happening.