Coimbatore reports 52 dengue cases in the last 45 days due to heavy rains and increased mosquito breeding. Health department intensifies mosquito control measures across the district.
Coimbatore: The recent heavy rains in Coimbatore have led to an increase in mosquito breeding, resulting in a surge of dengue cases across various parts of the district. In the past 45 days alone, 52 people have been affected by dengue fever.
In response to this outbreak, the district health department has intensified dengue prevention measures and mosquito eradication efforts in areas where rainwater has accumulated. Dr. Aruna, Deputy Director of Health Services for Coimbatore district, provided details about the situation.
According to Dr. Aruna, dengue fever is spread by Aedes mosquitoes, which thrive in rainy and cool conditions. In June, 34 people were affected by dengue in Coimbatore district. The number of cases in July has already reached 18.
The health department is urging the public to take immediate action to remove potential mosquito breeding sites around their homes. These include discarded tires, broken earthen pots, coconut shells, paint cans, unnecessary plastic items, and construction sites where water can collect. Residents are advised to overturn or properly cover these items during the rainy season to prevent water accumulation.
Notices have been sent to 50 households that have not removed unnecessary items from their premises that could contribute to mosquito breeding. The health department has also instructed workers in rural, municipal, and corporation areas to intensify mosquito control efforts.
Approximately 90 locations across the district have been identified as high-risk areas for dengue transmission. Health workers are paying extra attention to these spots and carrying out intensive mosquito eradication activities.
The district health department continues to monitor the situation closely and implement preventive measures to control the spread of dengue fever in Coimbatore.
In response to this outbreak, the district health department has intensified dengue prevention measures and mosquito eradication efforts in areas where rainwater has accumulated. Dr. Aruna, Deputy Director of Health Services for Coimbatore district, provided details about the situation.
According to Dr. Aruna, dengue fever is spread by Aedes mosquitoes, which thrive in rainy and cool conditions. In June, 34 people were affected by dengue in Coimbatore district. The number of cases in July has already reached 18.
The health department is urging the public to take immediate action to remove potential mosquito breeding sites around their homes. These include discarded tires, broken earthen pots, coconut shells, paint cans, unnecessary plastic items, and construction sites where water can collect. Residents are advised to overturn or properly cover these items during the rainy season to prevent water accumulation.
Notices have been sent to 50 households that have not removed unnecessary items from their premises that could contribute to mosquito breeding. The health department has also instructed workers in rural, municipal, and corporation areas to intensify mosquito control efforts.
Approximately 90 locations across the district have been identified as high-risk areas for dengue transmission. Health workers are paying extra attention to these spots and carrying out intensive mosquito eradication activities.
The district health department continues to monitor the situation closely and implement preventive measures to control the spread of dengue fever in Coimbatore.