43 dengue cases so far in Jalandhar

The total dengue cases in Jalandhar reached 43 so far. Dengue cases have seen a rise in September with 16 reported this month. Jalandhar district had merely 11 dengue cases until August 1. Most cases have been reported in August and September.

As many as 32 cases have been reported in the two months. In the past one week, six new cases were reported in Jalandhar.

Eight chikungunya cases have also been reported in Jalandhar this year.

To keep dengue at bay, 60 larvae breeding teams have also been pushed into service by the Health Department since July.