Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (MS)

Mangaluru, Jul 13: 124 cases of Dengue fever are confirmed in the district of Dakshina Kannada during the period of July 1 to 12. As many as 30 people are being treated in various hospitals and recovering.

"Around 400 people reported of having Dengue like fever in the district. However, it is confirmed only in 124 cases. Till Thursday, 39 people were being treated in different hospitals. Now nine people are discharged and 30 are still on medication. All are on the verge of recovery," said district surveillance officer Dr Naveenchandra Kulal.

Dr Naveen Kumar also said that rumours are making rounds that three students of a private high school in the city are infected with Dengue. However, there is no clear cut information on this matter. Enquiry is in process.

"In places like Kadri, Bengre and Bunder of the city breeding of mosquitoes has increased. Due to this, the possibility of spreading of epidemics like Dengue and Malaria are more. Citizens should avoid water logging in areas around their house and apartments. Mosquitoes will breed in both sewage water as well as clean water. Mosquito net should be used during night. Neem oil should be applied to the body," appealed medical officers.

Zilla panchayat CEO Dr Selvamani has directed Mangaluru City Corporation to destroy mosquito breeding places and also to monitor continuously areas of the city corporation where incidents of malaria and dengue are more.