The latest dengue outbreak in New Caledonia has claimed its first life, a 74-year-old woman from near Noumea who died after being admitted to hospital on Tuesday.
The Asian tiger mosquito is one of the vectors responsible for transmitting dengue fever. Photo: SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
The dengue epidemic was declared in late February after a significant rise in the number of infections.
Since the start of March, 134 people have been diagnosed with dengue.
Last year's epidemic claimed 11 lives and officially affected 4,500 people.