Dengue cases are on the rise in the national capital, however, the number of cases is comparatively lower than last year. The cases of Malaria and Chikungunya have also increased in the last week.
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The notification also said that legal action will be taken against individuals or institutions found not following adequate measures or not informing about the cases to the authorities.
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According to the report released by the South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC), the nodal agency for tabulating data on vector-borne diseases for the city, 1,062 cases of dengue had been recorded in Delhi till December 19.
After devastating floods ravaged Bihar, state capital Patna and other regions are in the clutches of dengue epidemic. About 900 cases have been registered across the state out of which Patna alone has accounted for 640 cases. Saturday (October 5) saw 120 fresh cases of dengue. In addition to dengue, cases of Chikungunya have also been registered.
The Delhi government has released Rs 109 crore to all three municipal corporations here for dealing with vector borne diseases, such as dengue and chikungunya, in the ongoing monsoon season.
The report says nearly 170 of the cases came to light in the first week of October alone. Also, 347 cases of malaria and 89 of chikungunya have been reported this season till October 6, according to the report.
Research has shown that piperazine, which is available in the market, is successful in curbing the spread and replication of the chikungunya virus.
1,103 dengue cases were reported in September from Delhi alone. While malaria and chikungunya cases stood at 95 and 589 respectively.
At least 21 deaths due to dengue were reported last year at various hospitals, including nine at AIIMS, though the official tally of the SDMC stood at 10.
US scientists have claimed to develop the first vaccine for chikungunya fever. The newly developed vaccine is made from an insect-specific virus that does not have any effect on people, making it safe and effective.
With the season for the vector-borne diseases coming to an end, the number of chikungunya and dengue cases have plummeted in the national capital. Only 322 fresh cases of chikungunya were recorded in the past
Chikungunya is a viral disease which causes fever and severe joint pains. These are accompanied with nausea, headaches and body rash. The basic rule to fight any infectious disease is proper nutrition and hydration.
In the wake of flu outbreak, the drug price regulator has announced a cut in the prices of all paracetamol tablets and injections, by up to 35 per cent.
Delhi has been under-reporting cases and deaths on account of dengue, a report of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) claimed.
The cases of Chikungunya are still on a rise in Delhi as the doctors are studying at least 2,000 blood test samples which have tested positive for chikungunya at AIIMS. The national capital and
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