The Colombian government declared a nationwide health emergency late on Wednesday due to an increase in yellow fever cases.
Health Minister, Guillermo Alfonso Jaramillo said the outbreak has resulted in 74 confirmed cases and 34 deaths since the start of last year, said.
Yellow fever is a viral disease transmitted by the bite of Aedes and Haemagogus mosquitoes.
Jaramillo said the most critical situation is in Tolima, in central-west Colombia, where 22 cases have been detected.
Reuters / Titilayo Kupoliyi
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