The Palau Ministry of Health and Public Services this week issued an alert about an uptick in dengue fever cases in the country.
Dengue fever is an illness transmitted by mosquitoes that generally bite during the daytime.
Symptoms include a high fever along with headache, pain behind the eyes, joint and muscle pain, skin rash, nausea or vomiting and swollen glands.
If you are in Palau or have recently traveled to Palau and experience these symptoms, seek medical attention immediately.
The Health Ministry advises protecting yourself by searching and eliminating mosquito breeding sites, wearing long-sleeved clothing, using mosquito repellent and seeking medical attention if dengue fever symptoms are experienced.