The Health Ministry says there are increased reports of injuries, some from being stuck by a nail, following the passage of Hurricane Melissa.
Delays in treating such injuries could lead to tetanus.
The Principal Medical Officer and National Epidemiologist, Dr. Karen Webster-Kerr gave the update on the ministry’s surveillance activities yesterday.
She said the ministry is also monitoring dengue cases.
The ministry also reported that 11 cases have been classified as suspected leptospirosis, since the passage of the hurricane.