GOVERNMENT OF PUERTO RICO DECLARES PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY FOR DENGUE FEVER TRIGGERING ADDITIONAL PAID SICK LEAVE

On March 25, 2024, the Puerto Rico Secretary of Health, Dr. Carlos Mellado, issued Administrative Order No. 2024-589 declaring a public health “State of Emergency” due to the rapid spike in the number of dengue fever cases reported during the first months of 2024. For more information, click here: https://www.pmalaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/LABOR-DECLARACION-EMERGENCIA-POR-DENGUE-4-03-24.-docx.pdf