Dengue fever in Cairns, Australia – update

There are now 85 confirmed cases of dengue fever in Cairns as of 19 March 2003. No cases have been reported outside of Cairns in this outbreak. [Rosalie Spencer, Queensland Health – personal communication, 19 March 2003] The areas currently affected are Parramatta Park, Manunda, Cairns North, Yorkeys Knob, and Trinity Beach (1).