Dengue Death

The DENV-2 variant has caused a rapid surge in dengue fever and death cases in Panchkula, Haryana

As many as 693 cases were reported in September alone, according to a report released by the MCD

Out of the total 396 in the national capital till September 17, 75 were reported in August. However, no death has been recorded so far in Delhi due to Dengue

No death has been reported due to dengue so far this year in the national capital, according to the report.

Last year, 9,613 dengue cases were recorded in the national capital, which was the highest number in the last five years

The number of dengue cases rose to over 9,500, though about 130 fresh cased have been logged in the last one week, the rise being far less than what was being reported till a few weeks ago

41 persons, including 36 children, have died over the past few days in the Firozabad district of Uttar Pradesh due to suspected dengue and viral fever."As of now, 41 persons including 36 children has died due to suspected dengue and viral fever in the Firozabad district. These deaths don't indicate a possible third wave of COVID as none of the admitted patients were found positive," said Dr Sangeeta Aneja, Principal, Government medical college, Firozabad."Multiple teams including a team from the Indian Council of Medical Research are investigating to find out the exact cause of these deaths and disease spread", added Aneja.Yesterday, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath orders the removal of the chief medical officer of the Firozabad district where many children reportedly died due to suspected dengue and viral fever.Earlier on Monday, UP CM visited the Autonomous State Medical College to enquire about the health of children who were admitted there and instructed the officials

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