Leptospirosis finally under control

[NewsWhore]

Leptospirosis, which last week was on the verge of reaching epidemic status in the DR, is finally under control, according to health officials. Even so, officials are warning people to continue taking preventive measures. A total of 29 people have died, while 350 were infected. Health officials are still concerned about the spread of conjunctivitis and are advising private or public employers to send people home if they feel they might be infected, in order to prevent the spread of the disease.

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