What is Oropouche virus? The emerging threat is raising concern among health officials

attention Globe Trotters a new threat is buzzing around and it's not one to ignore meet the oropo virus a mosquito born illness causing havoc in the Americas with over 8,000 cases this year alone it's spreading fast symptoms think fever headache muscle pain similar to Deni or zika the virus once confined to the Amazon basin is now showing up in new places including the US and Europe and 2024 has seen the first reported deaths plus cases of transmission from pregnant women to their babies no vaccine yet folks and no specific treatment either so how to stay safe avoid insect bites use repellent wear protective clothing and be extra cautious around Dawn and dusk Travelers especially pregnant women take note the CDC advises reconsidering non-essential travel to affected areas like Cuba stay informed stay safe and keep those mosquitoes at bay that's your quick update on the aush V us stay tuned for more Health news