Epidemiological Update: Diphtheria in Hispaniola - 2 March 2021

Epidemiological Update: Diphtheria in Hispaniola - 2 March 2021

In 2021, between epidemiological week (EW) 1 and EW 7, two countries have reported confirmed cases of diphtheria: the Dominican Republic with 5 fatal cases and Haiti with 6 cases, including 1 death.