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Dengue Under Control: TN Health Secy Reviews Madurai Preparedness
24 Sep
Summary
- Dengue fever cases are largely under control in Tamil Nadu, says Health Secretary.
- As of September 23, there were 17,939 dengue cases and nine deaths statewide.
- Intensified fogging and screening are ongoing in monitored districts.
Dengue fever cases across Tamil Nadu are largely under control, with health officials taking numerous measures in high-incidence districts. Principal Secretary (Health and Family Welfare) Darez Ahmed recently reviewed preparedness in Madurai.
As of September 23, Tamil Nadu had reported 17,939 dengue cases and nine deaths statewide. Extensive RT-PCR testing has screened 2.23 lakh people across 131 locations.
While cases are deemed under control, areas like Chennai, Coimbatore, and Tiruvallur are under close monitoring. Field staff are conducting fogging operations, which will be intensified in rural areas. The state has deployed 26,303 Dengue Breeding Checkers (DBCs).
