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Mosquito warning issued to those travelling abroad amid rise in infections

Travellers are being urged to plan ahead and take precautions amid a rise in mosquito-borne infections, such as dengue and malaria, to pre-pandemic levels.

Cases of the diseases have risen to levels not seen since 2019, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) warned.

Dengue is not usually serious but can be

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