What infections are in the Dominican Republic?


What infections are in the Dominican Republic?

Infectious Disease Risks
  • Cholera. The most recent cholera outbreak in the Dominican Republic occurred in 2018 in Independencia Province and was readily contained. ...
  • Travelers' Diarrhea. ...
  • Typhoid Fever. ...
  • Coronavirus Disease 2019. ...
  • Tuberculosis. ...
  • Leptospirosis. ...
  • Schistosomiasis. ...
  • Arboviruses: Chikungunya, Dengue & Zika.


Are mosquitoes bad in Dominican Republic?

Yes, mosquitoes exist in Punta Cana, especially during the rainy season. Their presence, however, poses a minor threat if you're well-prepared and take necessary precautions. Most tourist areas have strict control measures, including daily cleaning and fumigation routines, to keep these minor nuisances to a minimum.


What can you not bring to Dominican Republic?

Do NOT bring illegal drugs, animal products and agricultural items. CURRENCY: The Peso is the National currency of the Dominican Republic. It comes in denominations of 20, 50, 100, 200, 500,1000 and 2000 Peso notes.