While the State has been witnessing a wane in COVID-19 cases, the number of dengue cases are on the rise since January this year. With 939 cases being reported from January till March 31, the rise is significantly high compared to the corresponding period the previous year. In 2021, as many as 510 cases had been reported from January till March 31.
Of the 939, the highest (384) were reported in February while 264 were recorded in March. However, there have been no deaths so far. State health officials said the rise in cases is seen mainly in urban areas, where construction work has begun after the decline in COVID-19 cases.
State Health Commissioner Randeep D. said there is an increase in the number of dengue cases mainly in BBMP, Udupi, Mysuru, Chitradurga, Ballari and Koppal districts from January to March compared to corresponding period in the previous year. “We are reviewing the weekly situation for prevention and control (source reduction) activities. We have stepped up surveillance and intensified preventive measures and have geared up to tackle any outbreaks of dengue,” he said.
