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Dengue cases have jumped in Puerto Rico, prompting the U.S. territory to declare an epidemic. The mosquito-borne virus has been on the rise in the Western Hemisphere, experts say.

Most people with dengue will show no signs of infection or experience only mild symptoms, but in rare cases infections can become severe and potentially fatal.

Most people with dengue will show no signs of infection or experience only mild symptoms, but in rare cases infections can become severe and potentially fatal.

According to news.com.au, Argentinas capital Buenos Aires witnessed heavy rains recently that resulted in the onslaught of mosquitoes not just in the city but in the surrounding areas as well.  As quoted by the above-mentioned news organization, a researcher at the Centre for Parasitological and Vector Studies named Juan Jose Garcia said, "Heavy rains caused flooding resulting in large pools of stagnant water where female mosquitoes lay their eggs." While actual tornadoes pose a real threat to...

Gross discovery behind massive ‘tornado’ At first glance it looks like these cars are driving towards a huge tornado, but the looming formation is actually made of something much creepier. Environment 27th Feb 2021 11:10 AM Motorists in Argentina were faced with a confronting sight as they drove towards what appeared to be a forming tornado recently - but on closer inspection, it was actually something else entirely. Footage filmed by a person drivi...