Mosquitoes transmit the dengue virus, which can occasionally be lethal or cause serious illness.
Even though a vaccine against dengue fever is being developed, the majority of people still take precautions to avoid getting the virus, which is still in its early stages of distribution.
The people here say that buying repellent is almost impossible.
“No repellent” signs have been posted at many pharmacies and supermarkets, and the few locations where it is still available, particularly online, charge exorbitant fees for resale.
The government claims that there is a “bottleneck” causing the problem, and it will be resolved within a few days.
It is worth noting, though, that fear does strike frequently, particularly in the nation’s capital, Buenos Aires.
