Dengue cases dropping in Lucknow but threat remains
By: admin | Nov. 1, 2022, 5:23 p.m.
While the count of daily dengue infections is dropping steadily in Lucknow, the threat of the mosquito-borne disease pertains, according to doctors.
Doctors said that eliminating the sources of mosquito breeding is the only and strongest measure against the spread of dengue.
“Check earthen lamps that you had lit up during festivals and remove stagnated water (if any) collected in them due to the dew drops during nighttime,” said Dr. Abhishek Shukla, secretary of the general association of international doctors. He added, “Even a spoon full of water can lead to mosquito breeding. Thus, every such source, including an empty tin or a can on the rooftop, should be removed from homes and offices.”
According to the data from the health department, at least 10 dengue patients are admitted to city hospitals. The condition of two of these patients is said to be serious. “The number of new daily cases has reduced as compared to last week. Hospitals have enough reserved beds for dengue patients,” said a senior health official.
