Two children from one Samoan family die of dengue fever

NZ HeraldStuffTuesday 5 August 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated
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A two-year-old boy has died from dengue fever in Samoa, just days after his nine-year-old brother passed away from the same illness. This marks the fifth death in the country's latest outbreak. Health NZ has advised travellers to take precautions when visiting Samoa.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Tue 5 Aug 2025, 5:00am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 5 hours
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