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Fiji declares an outbreak of dengue fever and leptospirosis

06:02 am on 21 August 2020

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Fiji has declared an outbreak of dengue fever and leptospirosis diseases in the country amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

This week the health ministry announced a number of deaths and a surge in cases related to both diseases.

Christine Rovoi looks at the concerning development.

LTDD clean up campaign Photo: Supplied/Fiji govt