A suspected case of dengue fever in the region has spurred the Monaco Government into action. Over the next few days, the authorities will be carrying out an extensive anti-mosquito spraying operation in the Monaco Ville area.
Following reports of a possible case of dengue fever in a resident of a “neighbouring department and with professional ties to Monaco”, the Principality’s Health Action Department has announced the activation of the Interdepartmental Mosquito Control Agreement (EID).
This decision permits the authorities to launch an extensive anti-mosquito spraying operation in an effort to reduce the risk of the mosquito-borne disease affecting among the population.
The treatment will consist of two nights of spraying in Monaco Ville. The first application took place in the early hours of 3rd September, between 2am and 4am, and the second is scheduled for the same time on 6th September.
During the spraying of the substance, residents are asked to keep their windows closed and avoid walking around on the Rock for at least one hour after the spraying. Nevertheless, the government has sought to reassure residents that the product being used is not “toxic to humans”, but that it can cause irritation or discomfort to those sensitive to it.
It is also recommended that residents avoid approaching the vehicle responsible for delivering and spraying the product. Locals should bring inside all toys, clothing and pets during the duration of the treatment. Furthermore, those with vegetable gardens are asked to wait at least three days following the application of the spray before consuming any home-grown produce, which should then be washed thoroughly before consumption.
For more information on the treatment and on mosquito control in general in the region, click here.
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Photo source: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases