COLOMBIA DECLARES NATIONAL EMERGENCY AS YELLOW FEVER OUTBREAK CLAIMS 34 LIVES. (PHOTO).

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 Colombia Declares National Emergency as Yellow Fever Outbreak Claims 34 Lives Colombia has declared a national health and economic emergency following a deadly yellow fever outbreak that has killed 34 people out of 74 confirmed cases since January. Health Minister Guillermo Jaramillo said the mosquito-borne virus, which carries a fatality rate of nearly 50%, has spread beyond traditional rural zones, now posing a wider threat. The hardest-hit area is Tolima, where cases jumped from four last September to 22 by mid-April. Authorities are urging mass vaccination and caution during Easter travel. Travelers in and out of the country may soon be required to present vaccination cards. President Gustavo Petro attributed the outbreak’s spread to climate change and warned unvaccinated citizens to avoid high-risk regions, especially the coffee belt. Meanwhile, the U.S. CDC has raised its yellow fever alert for parts of South America, including Colombia.

CHINA'S SHANGHAI HIT BY BIGGEST TYPHOON IN 75 YEARS. (PHOTO).

 


China’s Shanghai hit by biggest typhoon in 75 years 


China's financial hub Shanghai has been hit by its strongest typhoon in 75 years. Typhoon Bebinca made landfall at 7.30am on September 16. Near its eye, the storm packed winds of more than 151km/h (94mph). The city had not seen a storm of this size since Typhoon Gloria in 1949. More than 414,000 people were evacuated ahead of Bebinca's arrival and emergency crews were put on standby. All residents were advised to stay indoors for their own safety. The storm disrupted travel during the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, as major roads were closed and air, rail and sea travel was suspended. Services started to resume shortly after the storm passed the city and made its way into Jiangsu province.

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