São Fidélis investigates two deaths due to suspected spotted fever The death of veterinarian and businessman Gabriel Serra, aged 30, is being investigated due to suspected spotted fever in São Fidélis, in the North of Fluminense. City Hall reported this Monday (3) that there is still no confirmation that the disease caused his death or that of an elderly person in the municipality. The cases remain under investigation and depend on the completion of laboratory tests that will be carried out by the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (Fiocruz). Gabriel Serra died in the early hours of Sunday (2), a few days after turning 30. The other case investigated involves an elderly man. ? Follow the g1 Norte Fluminense channel on WhatsApp. Veterinarian Gabriel Serra, 30 years old Inter TV Reproduction According to the Municipal Health Department, death certificates do not, to date, indicate spotted fever as the cause of deaths. Even so, biological samples from the victims will be sent for analysis, while Health Surveillance monitors the investigation of the cases. In a statement, the City Hall advised the population not to disclose information without official confirmation. The municipality highlighted that, if the tests reveal a disease with a potential impact on public health, all necessary control measures will be adopted and informed through official channels. The São Fidélis Health Surveillance reported that, as a precaution, family members of the victims were treated and underwent tests, which will also be sent for analysis. The agency also stated that it will provide medication to people who were at the site in recent days. Furthermore, until the reports are completed, access to the area related to the cases, located on the banks of the river, must remain restricted, according to a formal notification sent to the family. Another guideline is for residents of the riverside region who identify possible outbreaks of star ticks to contact the municipal Ombudsman's Office by calling (22) 99616-5516.