It has been advised to carry out dengue prevention activities along with coronavirus prevention works. Against the backdrop of this, those running a temperature, could be asked to undergo tests for Covid-19 and dengue.
Coimbatore: Coronavirus prevention activities are being carried out actively in Coimbatore district. The district and corporation administration officials have instructed the health department to carry out dengue prevention activities along with this.
The northeast monsoon has started in Coimbatore and it has been raining for the last few days. Thus dengue fever is more likely to occur.
Meanwhile, about 27 people in the district have been diagnosed with dengue fever and admitted to government and private hospitals, where they are undergoing treatment.
Following this, top officials have instructed the health department to intensify dengue prevention activities along with coronavirus prevention activities. A health department official said, "Top government officials have instructed to intensify the prevention of dengue fever along with the coronavirus prevention works in Coimbatore district. People with the flu can be diagnosed with not only coronavirus but also dengue.
Dengue eradication activities have also been intensified in various areas including public places, government offices and parks. People should take care that water does not stagnate on the floors and around the houses. Water tanks, drinking cans, etc. should be cleaned frequently, covered and used safely."
The northeast monsoon has started in Coimbatore and it has been raining for the last few days. Thus dengue fever is more likely to occur.
Meanwhile, about 27 people in the district have been diagnosed with dengue fever and admitted to government and private hospitals, where they are undergoing treatment.
Following this, top officials have instructed the health department to intensify dengue prevention activities along with coronavirus prevention activities. A health department official said, "Top government officials have instructed to intensify the prevention of dengue fever along with the coronavirus prevention works in Coimbatore district. People with the flu can be diagnosed with not only coronavirus but also dengue.
Dengue eradication activities have also been intensified in various areas including public places, government offices and parks. People should take care that water does not stagnate on the floors and around the houses. Water tanks, drinking cans, etc. should be cleaned frequently, covered and used safely."