The population must reinforce all precautions against vector-borne diseases, the directors of the medical services of the Caribbean territory expressed.

There is no evidence of community transmission in the Cayman Islands, but the interconnectedness of the region must be taken into account and residents are urged to remain vigilant.

By remaining vigilant and taking simple precautions, we can protect ourselves and our community from the risks posed by these diseases, officials quoted by the Jamaica Observer newspaper said.

The Cayman Islands Mosquito Research and Control Unit assured the public that it remains proactive in its efforts to curb mosquito populations and mitigate the risk of disease spread.

The oropouche virus, which is spread to humans through the bites of Culicoides paraensis mosquitoes (a type of small fly) and Culex mosquitoes, was previously reported in South America and some Caribbean countries, according to the World Health Organization.

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