Karnataka Dengue Outbreak: Cases Cross 9000 Mark, Over 400 Cases Reported In Last 24 Hours
Date
7/16/2024 12:00:11 AM
(MENAFN- AsiaNet News) Dengue cases are on the rise in Karnataka, with the total number surpassing 9,000. As of now, 9,962 cases have been reported across the state. Among these, 334 cases are currently active.
The dengue outbreak has claimed eight lives so far. In the last 24 hours alone, 435 new cases were identified, including five children under the age of one. This brings the total number of infants diagnosed with dengue to 176.
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Additionally, 145 people aged between one and 97 years were diagnosed with dengue in the past 24 hours. So far, 3,446 individuals in this age group have been affected by the disease.
The outbreak has significantly impacted adults as well. In the last 24 hours, 332 people over the age of 18 were diagnosed with dengue. To date, 6,340 adults in this age group have contracted the virus.
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In the jurisdiction of the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), dengue cases have crossed the 3,000 mark, with 3,487 cases reported. In just the last 24 hours, 363 new cases were detected under BBMP's area.
Authorities are urging residents to take preventive measures to curb the spread of the disease. This includes eliminating stagnant water sources where mosquitoes breed, using mosquito repellents, and seeking medical attention if symptoms arise.
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