Dengue Cases Reported in Argentina
On October 22, 2024, Argentina reported new cases of dengue fever linked to a recent outbreak in Cuba. A tourist returning from Cuba was diagnosed with the disease, marking a resurgence of the virus not seen since 2022. Another case was confirmed in Entre Ríos involving a visitor to the same country. Previous seasons had predominantly featured DEN-1 and DEN-2 serotypes, with DEN-3 being less common.
US Presidential Election Approaches
The United States prepares for its presidential election scheduled for November 5, 2024. Former President Donald Trump is set to compete against current Vice President Kamala Harris. The election process includes state-level primaries and caucuses, leading to national conventions where party nominees are officially selected. The Electoral College will ultimately decide the election outcome, requiring a candidate to secure at least 270 electoral votes from a total of 538.