Dengue larvae found at Mohali houses, six challaned

Tribune News Service

Mohali, October 11

A total of 13 anti-dengue teams of the district Health Department have been conducting door-to-door surveys, checking and awareness activities since March this year.

Civil Surgeon Dr Adarshpal Kaur and District Epidemiologist Dr Vikrant Nagra visited Phase 10, 11 and Fatehullapur village today and inspected the drive.

Larvae were found at five houses in Phase 10, one in Phase 11 and five in Fatehullapur. A total of six challans were issued to the violators, while stern warning was issued to first-time offenders. As many as 17 cases of dengue have been reported from Dera Bassi alone in the past two days.

“People should be fully vigilant and alert against dengue till November 30. Dengue testing and treatment is free at government hospitals. For any information, people can contact the Health Department’s helpline at 104,” the Civil Surgeon said.