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- A new observatory tracks dengue every month.
- It collects data from many countries.
- The tool helps scientists and the public.
- Dengue is now in many countries.
- Many people around the world are at risk.
- Reporting cases can be slow and delayed.
- Researchers adjust data to correct reporting delays.
- Better tracking helps find local outbreaks faster.
Difficult words
- observatory — A place or system that watches events
- dengue — A viral disease spread by mosquitoes
- data — Information collected about cases and events
- report — To tell official numbers or facts to othersreporting
- researcher — A person who studies and checks informationResearchers
- outbreak — A sudden increase in disease cases locallyoutbreaks
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Discussion questions
- Is dengue a risk where you live?
- Do you think faster tracking is helpful?
- Do you want outbreaks found faster in your area?
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