Suspected cases of dengue fever in Brazil approach 1 million. In the region, 195 deaths have been confirmed and 672 cases are under investigation.

Six states and the Federal District of the country, including Acre, Goiás, Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro, Espírito Santo, and Santa Catarina, have A public health emergency has been declared. The country will hold a National Mobilization Day to Combat Dengue Fever on March 2.