For unknown reasons, the Region of the Americas has been experiencing an Oropouche virus (OROV) outbreak of unprecedented magnitude since 2023.
As of April 2025, ORIV outbreaks have been identified in ten countries in the Americas, with visitors from those countries bringing the virus into the United States.
Oropouche Outbreaks in the Americas at Infection Point
Columbia's Yellow Fever Outbreak Threatens Urban Centers
The ongoing outbreak of Yellow Fever in the Republic of Colombia has been progressively expanding in South America, particularly in regions such as the Amazon basin, the Magdalena River, and departments like Meta.
Furthermore, Yellow Fever (YF) outbreaks have been reported in areas where the disease had not historically occurred, including the municipality of Neira in Caldas, which is situated in the coffee-growing region.
Colombia's Yellow Fever Outbreak Threatens Urban Centers
The ongoing outbreak of Yellow Fever in the Republic of Colombia has been progressively expanding in South America, particularly in regions such as the Amazon basin, the Magdalena River, and departments like Meta.
Furthermore, Yellow Fever (YF) outbreaks have been reported in areas where the disease had not historically occurred, including the municipality of Neira in Caldas, which is situated in the coffee-growing region.