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Dengue crosses 700-mark in Uttarakhand, Dehradun worst hit

DMC workers fogged various wards

Dengue cases are constantly spiraling upward in the state and the toll has crossed the 700-mark on Thursday evening. On Thursday, 32 fresh cases of dengue were recorded, a dozen fresh cases surfaced in Dehradun and Haridwar, seven in Nainital and one in US Nagar.
A total of 724 cases were recorded here, of which the maximum cases were from Dehradun (458) which has almost 63% of the cases compared to other districts. Dehradun district administration has also swung into action and came up with a toll-free number on Wednesday for people’s convenience to know about availability of beds, platelets, etc. at the hospitals.
While both Naintial and Haridwar are also witnessing a surge, since July, both districts have noted 103 cases each. Meanwhile, Pauri, US Nagar, and Chamoli have 50, six, and four cases respectively. Health department’s latest dengue data as of today mentions a single death due to dengue while residents are claiming otherwise. The Department stated that 631 people have recovered while 92 are active dengue cases. To strengthen the overall health system, the department has also hired 24 specialist doctors under ‘you quote, we pay’ scheme on Thursday. Most of them are deployed at US Nagar, Haridwar, Nainital, Pithoragarh, and Pauri.

Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/dehradun/dengue-crosses-700-mark-in-uttarakhand-dehradun-worst-hit/articleshow/103261166.cms?from=mdr

Delhi Battles Worst Dengue Outbreak in 5 Years; Govt. Issues Advisory To Curb Spread

In response to this alarming situation, the Delhi government has taken proactive measures to curb the virus’s spread, facing the highest dengue tally in five years with 187 reported cases until July 22.

As the dengue virus continues to spread, Delhi faced its highest dengue tally in five years, with 187 reported cases until July 22. In response to this alarming situation, the Delhi government has taken proactive measures to curb the virus’s spread. Health Minister Saurabh Bhardwaj announced a series of campaigns to educate schools and the public about dengue prevention.

Dengue, a viral infection transmitted through the bite of infected mosquitoes, has been a growing concern in the capital city. The government plans to make hospitals fully prepared to handle dengue cases to bolster its response. Discussions have been held with the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) to coordinate efforts in tackling the outbreak.

The fear of a potential dengue outbreak arose amid the recent flood-like situation in Delhi due to the overflowing of the Yamuna River caused by incessant monsoon rains in hilly regions.

Genome sequencing of positive samples revealed that the prevalent strain is type-2, known for its severity and risks to patients. In light of this, the government has increased fines for mosquito breeding to discourage the spread of the virus. The 1031 helpline, previously dedicated to Covid-19 cases, will also address dengue-related concerns.

Source : https://www.timesnownews.com/delhi/delhi-battles-worst-dengue-outbreak-in-5-years-govt-issues-advisory-to-curb-spread-article-102251045

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