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A new CDC report confirms 263 dengue cases and one death in the U.S. Virgin Islands during the 2024-2025 outbreak, highlighting severe testing delays caused by the lack of local diagnostic capacity.
The U.S. government has declared a drought disaster for parts of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, allowing farmers to access emergency loans. The crisis, driven by El Niño and aging infrastructure, has forced 48-hour water rationing for over 180,000 customers in San Juan and six other cities. While the USDA approved disaster status for St. Thomas, St. John, and St. Croix, Puerto Rico’s water system faces deeper structural issues, including massive leak losses and a lack of independent regulation.