Karnal records 6 new dengue cases, count 36

Tribune News Service

Karnal, October 16

The deadly dengue continues to spread its tentacles in the district, as six fresh cases have been reported in the past 24 hours, taking the total number to 36 in the current season.

Several cases are yet to be reported. There has been an increase in the number of dengue patients that have been hospitalised.

Larvae found in 4,971 houses

So far, the officials have found larvae in 4,971 households, 417 water tanks and 2,775 coolers. The department has issued notices to around 4,000 people. Health Department

The Health Department said larvae were being detected in many households during the anti-dengue drive. So far, the officials have found larvae in 4,971 households, 417 water tanks and 2,775 coolers. The department has also issued notices to around 4,000 people.

“At present, the district has reported 36 cases of dengue and the department is on alert. Anti-larval activities are being conducted. The team members are checking the containers, where fresh water can accumulate, including coolers, refrigerator trays and water tanks,” said Dr Yogesh Sharma, Civil Surgeon.

Fogging has been done in Basant Vihar, Shashtri Nagar, Old Vegetable Mandi, Anand Vihar, Municipal Corporation office, Chaudhary Colony, Sectors 6, 7, 12, 13, 14 and 17. The remaining areas were being covered, he said.

A special ward has been developed at the Kalpana Chawla Government Medical College and Hospital, Karnal, and platelets were being given free of cost to the needy at the civil hospital, while Rs 300 per unit was being charged from others, said Dr Sharma said. “Anti-larval activities are being done in urban areas and schools. So far, 45 schools have been checked,” he said.

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