There have been endless reports of patients from different parts of India getting affected by dengue. Many of us have been seeing people suffering from the disease all around us for the last few weeks. This time, Bengaluru is getting badly affected by it. Several online reports state many areas in the city are reporting hundreds of cases. Here’s all you need to know about the numbers and how the disease is impacting the residents of the Karnataka capital.
Dengue Cases In Bengaluru See An Alarming Spike!
Dinesh Gundu Rao, the Health Minister, shared that the city has already reported over 3,200 cases of the disease in the last 2 months, according to a report by NDTV. The Minister has also directed the Bengaluru Municipal Corporation ‘Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike’ so that it can start putting more effort into controlling the scary spread of dengue among the citizens.
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The Minister stated that July witnessed 1649 cases and it was 1590 in August. It is only 8 September, and Bengaluru already reported over 400 dengue cases. It is such a necessity to bring the cases under control. Not only more and more people are getting affected, but unfortunately, some have lost their lives as well. The Karnataka capital also reported the death of 7 people in the past 3 months, according to a report by The Times of India.
Here’s How To Stay Healthy
Bengaluru is reporting such a scary surge in dengue patients because of the stagnant rainwater all around the city. This is the worst situation and leads to such cases mostly. To take control of the present spread, concerned people are spreading pesticides to kill the mosquitoes. The minister added how everyone is now taking steps and measures for this. Also, he asked Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike to conduct more tests for the disease in the high-tech labs.
To stay safe and keep your family members healthy, make sure you are controlling the entry of mosquitoes inside your rooms. Do not let rainwater stored near your house. Also, use mosquito repellent if there are mosquitoes roaming around your house all the time. Another important step is to shut doors and windows as much as possible.
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Bengalureans, stay very safe during such alarming times. Follow all the steps to stay safe from the disease attacking you.
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