CDC warns of mosquito-driven virus as cases spike

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a fresh warning about an increased risk of dengue virus infections as a "record-breaking number" of cases are being reported in the Americas. 

From January 1 to June 24 of this year, more than 9.7 million dengue cases were recorded among countries in the Americas, which is more than double the 4.6 million infections recorded throughout 2023, according to the CDC. 

"Global incidence of dengue in 2024 has been the highest on record...