Climate change is fueling the spread of dengue in the U.S. - CGTN America
Climate change is fueling the spread of dengue in the U.S. | CGTN America
Experts warn that climate change is fueling the spread of diseases like dengue to new regions. The World Health Organization reports a 232% increase in suspected dengue cases across the Americas this year compared to the same period last year, including in the United States.
CGTN’s Nitza Soledad Perez reports.
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