Yellow fever outbreak in Colombia: What measures and restrictions have the government before the virus?

In recent months, Colombia has faced a significant outbreak of yellow fever, a acute hemorrhagic viral disease transmitted by the sting of infected mosquitoes, mainly of the genus Aedes. This outbreak has led the government to declare a health emergency throughout the country, with the aim of mitigating its expansion and protecting the population.

Until April 2025, 79 cases of yellow fever in Colombia have been reported, with a total of 36 deaths from 2024 to date. The most affected departments are Tolima and Putumayo, where most cases and deaths have been concentrated. In addition, other departments such as Huila, Caldas...
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