Following an increase in cases of dengue infections which have caused some deaths, West Bengal Chief Secretary, H.K. Dwivedi on Monday directed district officials to immediately conduct clean-up drives at dengue hotspots, based on entomological alerts.
“As per the directions of HCM (Honourable Chief Minister), the Chief Secretary held meetings with the District Magistrates, Commissioner KMC (Kolkata Municipal Corporation) and CMOHs (Chief Medical Officer of Health) of all districts regarding the dengue situation in the State,” a statement by the State Government said.