Health authorities of Dominican Republic have reported the first outbreak of a mosquito-borne virus that has spread quickly in the Caribbean in the weeks since it was first detected in the region.



Many cases of virus known as CHIKUNGUNYA have been confirmed in the country by Health Minister Freddy Hidalgo.

Health Officials said friday that 150-200 cases have been treated for symptoms since the first incidence was detected March 22. Most were in and arround the town of NIGUA, west of the capital.