Heads up. New virus reported in Caribbean

Story out of the DR. Posted 11 hours ago on yahoo. Be careful out there.

After reading updates on Chikunguya I thought that I would come over to the DR board and see what folks are saying on the subject. Nothing to read though and this thread was started over 2 months ago. Very interesting to me.

It surprises me that there hasn't been more discussion on this board, because the DR newspapers are talking about it; it's been extremely serious there for some time. Here's a link to one of the English-language papers: http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/search?q=Chikungunya

We were there two weeks ago, and decided to stay on the ship. We didn't want to take the risk.:(

We were there two weeks ago, and decided to stay on the ship. We didn't want to take the risk.:(

What ports did your ship visit? Did you stay on board at other ports as well? We're there many other cruisers on board on port days? Just curious. :)

It surprises me that there hasn't been more discussion on this board, because the DR newspapers are talking about it; it's been extremely serious there for some time. Here's a link to one of the English-language papers: http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/search?q=Chikungunya

I was beginning to think that I was the only one wondering why there is really no mention about something so prevelant and relevant.

We now have 30 cases here in New York State, and 600 across the U.S. (and Puerto Rico), Here's a link to the latest CDC information: http://www.cdc.gov/chikungunya/geo/americas.html

Is there any kind of bug spray to use?

Is there any kind of bug spray to use?

Anything with a high concentration of DEET seems to be the most effective.

Fear mongers having a field day.

Plenty of things to catch in the US as well.

Carry bug spray with DEET.

I wouldn't stay on the ship out of paranoia.

AHHHHH! Bugs with virus! Muggings! Crazy taxi drivers! Food poisoning! Agressive tour & souvenir sales people! Should I vacation in my own backyard in a screened in porch?

Be cautious, use wisdom, take preventative measures and RELAX!

Virus is on the decline anyway, many have zero symtoms and most people are building an immunity.

http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/local/2014/7/31/52299/Chikungunya-cases-declining-in-Dominican-Republic

Fear mongers having a field day.

 

Plenty of things to catch in the US as well.

Carry bug spray with DEET.

 

I wouldn't stay on the ship out of paranoia.

 

AHHHHH! Bugs with virus! Muggings! Crazy taxi drivers! Food poisoning! Agressive tour & souvenir sales people! Should I vacation in my own backyard in a screened in porch?

 

Be cautious, use wisdom, take preventative measures and RELAX!

 

Virus is on the decline anyway, many have zero symtoms and most people are building an immunity.

 

http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/local/2014/7/31/52299/Chikungunya-cases-declining-in-Dominican-Republic

I carried bug spray with me but I don't think that it helped me in my bag:) Just couldn't get myself to use it during my 3 weeks in the Caribbean this year. I even knew the recommendations. I'm glad to hear the number is decreasing in the DR. Last I read 250,000 were sickened by it.