After the detection of two autochthonous cases of dengue fever in the Hautes-Pyrénées department in Andrest, a third case, prior to the first two, was confirmed in the same district. His state of health, as in the two previous cases, does not cause any concern. It is strongly advised to do tests in case of high fever.
Several mosquito control operations have already been carried out in the town of Andrest, the last of which took place on the night of September 1 to 2. These operations aim to destroy all mosquitoes and breeding sites located near the places where the people concerned live, to prevent tiger mosquitoes (Aedes
albopictus) become carriers of this virus and vectors of new infections, following having bitten one of the infected persons.
New mosquito control operations are planned in the department in the coming days. Residents will be notified by information placed in their mailboxes prior to each
operation.
