Dengue fever cases reported in Mexico and Dominican Republic

Dengue fever cases are being reported across multiple regions in Mexico and the Dominican Republic. In the Dominican Republic, the province of La Altagracia accounts for seven of the nine confirmed cases reported as of epidemiological week 38, 2026. Other cases were identified in Duarte and Hato Mayor. Health authorities note that while there have been weekly fluctuations, the incidence remains within the endemic corridor and below historical safety thresholds.

In Mexico, the number of confirmed dengue cases has risen to 6,798, with 30 states reporting infections. Sonora leads the country with 1,488 cases, followed by Veracruz, Tabasco, Sinaloa, and Chiapas. The Ministry of Health reported that 456 new patients were confirmed in the most recent week, and approximately 51% of total cases involve dengue with warning signs or severe dengue. To date, 26 deaths have been recorded in 13 Mexican states, with Sonora, Veracruz, and Tabasco reporting the highest mortality rates.