Dengue cases rise in Delhi, here are symptoms and preventions

According to a municipal corporation's report, Delhi reported 169 dengue cases between January 1 to July 28.

Published on: Aug 03, 2023 4:54 PM IST

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Delhi reported 56 fresh dengue cases in the past week, taking the tally to more than 240, according to a municipal corporation report on Monday.  

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Delhi reported 56 fresh dengue cases in the past week, taking the tally to more than 240, according to a municipal corporation report on Monday.   (HT Photo/Sakib Ali)

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Dengue is a viral infection caused by the dengue virus (DENV), that is transmitted by mosquitoes and usually spikes after the rains every year.   (PTI)

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The symptoms include fever, pain behind the eyes, severe headache, stomach pain, vomiting and sometimes, diarrhoea.   (ANI)

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Use mosquito net at night while going to bed and wear repellents throughout the day.   (REUTERS)

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Make sure to cover yourself properly when you go out. Do not visit places where mosquitoes breed like grassy areas, especially at night.  (HT Photo/Vipin Kumar)

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In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Delhi health department said, instructions have been given to authorities to provide dengue test reports within 6-8 hours for timely treatment.  (ANI)

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The number of dengue cases reported in July so far stood at 121. In June, it was 40, and in May, it was 23.  (ANI)