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Dengue spikes in Nagpur; swine flu declines sharply
20 Oct
Summary
- Dengue cases in Nagpur reached 72 in early October, surpassing September's total.
- Swine flu infections have significantly decreased in the same period.
- Concerns about mosquito breeding rise due to water storage practices.
Nagpur has seen a significant increase in dengue cases, with 72 infections recorded between October 1 and 18. This figure surpasses the 46 cases reported in September and brings the year-to-date total to 180. The rise in dengue is attributed to potential mosquito breeding in uncovered water storage containers, a concern heightened by residents stocking water. The Aedes mosquito, which spreads dengue, thrives in such conditions.
Conversely, other infectious diseases are declining in Nagpur. Swine flu cases have dropped dramatically, with only 22 infections in the first 18 days of October, a steep decrease from September's 128 cases. The city has reported a total of 229 swine flu cases since January. Additionally, no new Covid-19 cases have been recorded in September or October, with the year's total standing at 17.
Health officials emphasize the need for vigilant dengue prevention measures. These include regularly cleaning and tightly covering water storage vessels and eliminating stagnant water sources around homes to curb mosquito breeding. The contrasting trends highlight the immediate public health focus required for dengue control.
