dengue

Patriot Bureau -October 7, 2022

As dengue cases rise, HC asks Delhi govt about proposal to hike fine for mosquito breeding

As dengue cases rise, HC asks Delhi govt about proposal to hike fine for mosquito breeding

The high court had earlier asked the government to examine increasing the quantum of fine imposed on erring institutions from Rs 5,000 to Rs 50,000

Ali Fraz Rezvi -September 30, 2022

Downpour brings down Capital’s mercury, but spawns dengue

Downpour brings down Capital’s mercury, but spawns dengue

The retreating monsoon left puddles of water in Delhi, prompting authorities to review the city's dengue prevention efforts. As the Delhi government announces initiatives to check the spread of mosquito-borne diseases, experts are unhappy with the capacity of public hospitals to handle such cases

Ali Fraz Rezvi -September 29, 2022

Helpline and complaint numbers: MCD takes another step against Dengue in Delhi

Helpline and complaint numbers: MCD takes another step against Dengue in Delhi

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi has released helpline and complaint numbers in order to tackle the rising cases of dengue in Delhi. Earlier, the MCD had issued several fines and notices in the same regard. However, the cases continued to increase

Patriot Bureau -September 24, 2022

Delhi govt to soon involved school students in bid to control dengue: Kejriwal

Delhi govt to soon involved school students in bid to control dengue: Kejriwal

Delhi has registered a huge spurt in dengue cases in the last couple of weeks, raising the tally of the vector-borne disease to nearly 400 till September 17 this year

Patriot Bureau -August 22, 2022

Significant drop in dengue cases in Delhi this year as 189 infections reported so far

Significant drop in dengue cases in Delhi this year as 189 infections reported so far

Last year, the city had recorded 682 dengue cases between January 1 and August 20.

Patriot Bureau -August 16, 2022

Delhi records 178 dengue cases so far this year

Delhi records 178 dengue cases so far this year

Almost 180 dengue cases have been recorded in the national capital so far this year, as per a civic body report released on Monday

Patriot Bureau -June 27, 2022

23 dengue cases reported in June in Delhi, 134 so far this year

23 dengue cases reported in June in Delhi, 134 so far this year

With more than 100 cases of dengue reported so far, concerns about an impending outbreak become more grave

Judith Mariya Antony -May 19, 2022

With 96 dengue cases in Delhi so far, here’s how you can dodge the disease

With 96 dengue cases in Delhi so far, here’s how you can dodge the disease

The capital has reported nearly hundred dengue cases this year, even as monsoon is yet to arrive. The climate conditions are conducive to mosquito breeding, putting Delhi at the risk of a dengue outbreak. Here are some tips about the symptoms, details about the disease and preventive measures that can be taken