Health dept directives to prevent dengue
The state health department and panchayat department are all set to take necessary precautionary steps against dengue to nip it in the bud.
The state health department and panchayat department are all set to take necessary precautionary steps against dengue to nip it in the bud.
He said the state government had made a comprehensive and coordinated effort to control all vector-borne diseases including dengue, but also tracing and treating all those infected with it.
Health officials predict that the dengue wave will linger for a few weeks. There are still more than 100 new dengue cases reported every day, 175 people tested positive for dengue on Wednesday
After the death of a 30 year old Siliguri resident, owing to dengue, Siliguri Municipal Corporation (SMC) today held an emergency meeting with concerned officials to curb the dengue menace.
The CPIM activists yesterday staged agitation at Siliguri Municipal Corporation (SMC) after the death of one Bappa Roy (30) owing to dengue.
Dengue is generally spread by the Aedes aegypti species of the mosquito in urban areas, while the Aedes albopictus is usually found in rural areas and can exist in cold temperatures in winters in the region.
The Health Ministry on Laos on Wednesday said that the number dengue cases has increased to 6,488 with one death since January amid an ongoing surge.
It is crucial for individuals to be aware of the symptoms, as well as the dos and don'ts to prevent the spread of these illnesses.
The civic authorities have filed cases against 26 house owners who refused to comply in the municipal magistrate’s court. The court can slap a fine of anything between Rs 1,000 and Rs 1 lakh.
The mayor said cattle sheds will be shifted from the town. The civic body officials said the 'Pulse Mode Vector Control Activity' had been started from March.
