Colombia declares emergency over yellow fever outbreak

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April 17, 2025, 8:16 AM

• •Colombia has declared a national health and economic emergency due to a deadly yellow fever outbreak.
• •The mosquito-borne virus has caused at least 34 deaths among 74 confirmed cases since the start of the year.
• •The government is urging vaccinations and precautions, especially for travel during Easter weekend.
• •The U.S. CDC has upgraded its yellow fever alert for South America, advising travelers to consider vaccination.

Colombia has declared a national health and economic emergency due to a deadly yellow fever outbreak, urging citizens to get vaccinated and take precautions. The mosquito-borne virus has a high mortality rate and has spread beyond traditional risk areas, with at least 34 deaths among 74 confirmed cases. President Petro has blamed climate change for the spread of the virus, while the U.S. CDC has issued a travel alert for South America, advising vaccinations for those traveling to certain areas.

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