Speaking to The Indian Express, Mohali epidemiologist, Dr Subash Kumar, on Wednesday mentioned that the variety of dengue circumstances recorded this yr was virtually half of what had been recorded final yr. Kumar mentioned that in 2022, not less than 1893 circumstances had been reported from the district.

Kumar added that up to now there have been no confirmed circumstances of loss of life that had been brought on by the illness in Mohali. The subsequent 15 days, he mentioned, could be very essential and other people ought to maintain themselves.

An inspection, spray, and consciousness marketing campaign by district well being groups has already been ongoing within the district since January this yr and particular care was being taken to forestall the breeding of mosquitoes.

Mohali Civil Surgeon, Dr Mahesh Kumar, mentioned that the well being groups have surveyed a complete of two,32,000 homes up to now within the district since January this yr. Of them, mosquito larvae has been present in as many as 5409 homes and 1844 challans have been issued to the violators. First-time offenders have been given a strict warning that motion will likely be taken if they’re caught a second time.

According to a district well being official, groups have inspected a complete of seven,56,118 containers — together with coolers, fridge trays, pots, empty tires, packing containers and different gadgets — since January this yr and located larvae in not less than 7403 such containers.

“We appeal to the people to not leave stagnant water anywhere in and around their homes. Health officials believe that there is a need to be vigilant for the next 20-25 days. As the weather gets cooler, the risk of dengue will decrease. There is no definite season for dengue fever but usually the number of cases see a spike between July and November. People should wear clothes that cover their entire body. If there is a suspected dengue victim, they should visit the nearest hospital at the earliest. Dengue testing and treatment is available free of cost in government hospitals across the district. For health related information, the health department helpline number 104 may be contacted any time,” the Mohali civil surgeon mentioned.