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Oropouche virus disease: information for travellers and health professionals
Information on risks and prevention measures for travellers and health professionals
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Oropouche virus disease
Oropouche virus disease is an arboviral disease caused by the Oropouche virus (OROV) spread to humans mainly through the bite of an infected midge
Outbreaks
Oropouche virus disease in Panama
On 17 September 2025, the Panama Ministry of Health reported that 10 human cases of locally acquired Oropouche virus disease have been detected in different districts of Veraguas region, (Santiago, La Pena, Atalaya, Rodrigo Luque and the Table). Between 1 January and 26 July 2025, a total of 501 cases including one death were reported in Panama by the Pan American Health Organization. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Oropouche.
Oropouche virus disease in Brazil
As of 8 September 2025, a total of 11,967 confirmed cases of Oropouche virus disease and seven deaths (five confirmed, two under investigation) have been reported in Brazil for 2025. The most affected state is Espirito Santo with 6,323 cases and one death, followed by Rio De Janeiro with 2,500 cases and five deaths, and Minas Gerais with 1,367 cases. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Oropouche virus disease.
Oropouche virus disease in Peru
Between 1 January and 26 July 2025, a total of 333 cases have been reported. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Oropouche.
Oropouche virus disease in Germany ex Dominica
As of 25 July 2025, Germany has reported one imported case of Oropouche virus disease in an individual who visited Dominica from late January 2025 to early February 2025. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Oropouche virus disease.
Oropouche virus disease in UK ex Brazil
As of 25 July 2025, the United Kingdom (UK) has reported three imported cases of Oropouche virus disease in three UK residents who visited Brazil between February and April 2025. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Oropouche virus disease.
Oropouche virus disease in Venezuela
As of 26 March 2025, five cases of Oropouche virus disease have been reported from Venezuela. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Oropouche virus disease.
Oropouche virus disease in Barbados
As of 7 December 2024, two adult cases of Oropouche virus disease have been reported by health officials on Barbados. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Oropouche virus disease.
Caquetá
Meta
Oropouche virus disease in Colombia
As of 15 October 2024, a total of 74 cases of Oropouche virus disease have been reported in Colombia during 2024.
La Paz
Pando
Oropouche virus disease in Bolivia
As of 15 October 2024, a total of 356 cases of Oropouche virus disease have been reported in Bolivia during 2024.
Oropouche virus disease in Ecuador
As of 15 October 2024, two cases of Oropouche virus disease have been confirmed in Ecuador. These are the first locally acquired cases reported in the country.
Oropouche virus disease in Guyana
As of 25 September 2024, Oropouche virus disease has been reported from Guyana.
Oropouche virus disease in Cuba
As of 31 August 2024, 506 confirmed cases of Oropouche virus disease have been reported.
Oropouche virus disease in Dominican Republic
On 28 August 2024, the Ministry of Health of the Dominican Republic confirmed human cases of Oropouche virus disease had been reported.
