“Dengue is a mosquito-borne viral infection. During monsoon more positive cases are reported. At least 3,484 samples were tested till yesterday. Of the total 124 persons have been found positive for the mosquito-borne viral infection. Though dengue cases being reported in 17 districts, Khordha is witnessing a rise in positive cases,” Mishra said. Khordha district reported the highest 48 dengue cases followed by Koraput (19), Puri (18) and Malkangiri (12).
Out of 3,484 samples tested till yesterday, 124 persons have been found positive for #dengue. Though dengue cases being reported in 17 districts, Khordha is witnessing a rise in positive cases. No death due to #dengue reported so far in State: #Odisha PH Director Niranjan Mishra pic.twitter.com/B1s8y7vHyq — Argus News (@ArgusNews_in) June 18, 2022
“Health Department is taking all possible measures to tackle the situation. A special dengue ward has been opened at the Capital Hospital in Bhubaneswar,” the Public Health Director said.
