55 dengue cases in 3 days, Amritsar tally 565

Tribune News Service

Amritsar, October 3

As many as 55 dengue cases were reported in a span of three days taking the district tally to 565.

While the district reported no death due to the disease, the exponential increase in the number of cases is worrying.

Also read: With puddles everywhere in Amritsar, how will authorities keep a tight rein on dengue?

The health authorities said a maximum of cases are being reported from Sultanwind Road and Tarn Taran Road areas. “It has been seen that dengue larvae is repeatedly detected at homes and official establishments during follow-up inspections,” said an official, adding that the department was planning strict action against such residents.

Of the total cases reported this season, 463 were reported in the month of September alone. While the Municipal Corporation and Health Department are claiming to conduct regular fogging in the city, frequent rains and lack of awareness among residents is making the containment of the disease difficult.

As the MC is responsible for fogging in the entire city, the Health Department conducts fogging around the houses of infected persons. Health experts said dengue patients were required to take ample precautions against mosquito bites, as the same mosquito can bite another family member and infect him as well.

Health officials said, mosquito nets are used on the beds of dengue patients in isolation wards to avoid mosquito bites. They said those who are managing the disease at home, too, should take similar precautions so that their family members remain healthy.

Health experts said apart from draining or changing water in other items, residents should also clean

the water drainage box behind refrigerators as it becomes an apt breeding place for mosquitoes.

City gets 10 more fogging machines

Amritsar: Deputy Chief Minister OP Soni inaugurated 10 more fogging machines to eradicate dengue from the city on Sunday. Soni claimed that these machines will reach every street and market. He said to get the work properly done, it was necessary to operate the machines on the advice of area councillors and get the logbook of the machines signed by him/her. He said at present, 26 machines were working in different areas of Amritsar city, adding that these would make the city free from dengue mosquitoes. Soni said: “By taking charge of the Health Department in the government, I am trying to provide better healthcare facilities to our people in Punjab.” “As we all worked hard in the war against Covid-19, the same work is needed to end the scourge of dengue,” said Soni. He directed that fogging be conducted on all public places of the city continuously. Additional Deputy Commissioner Sandeep Rishi, who was present on the occasion, said the Municipal Corporation has been conducting fogging in every locality of the city. He appealed to people to make sure dengue larvae don’t breed around their house, claiming that with fogging at public places, including roads, streets and parks, the areas would get rid of mosquitoes. He said it was important to clean homes, offices and shops. He said dengue mosquito does not breed in dirty water, but in clean water, so free your surroundings from standing water in coolers and pots. TNS