33 new dengue cases

Tribune News Service

Ludhiana, October 13

As many as 33 fresh dengue cases have surfaced from the city. The total count of confirmed dengue patients has now gone up to 183. The high-risk area from where the maximum cases are being reported is Mundian. Two new cases of chikungunya have also been confirmed.

District epidemiologist, Dr Ramesh, said people should be careful. They should not let water collect in and around their houses, he added.

“We are regularly educating people regarding symptoms and precautions of dengue. Stress is being laid in the high-risk areas. One can report a suspected case of dengue to nearest government dispensary/hospital or at the Civil Surgeon Office control room phone No. 0161-2444193,” he said.

“Test for dengue is being done free of cost at the Civil Hospital in the city,” he added.