Dengue Cases Increasing Rapidly in Bengaluru; BBMP Chief Also Affected
Dengue cases in Bengaluru surged to 1,036 in June, with five deaths. BBMP chief commissioner Tushar Giri Nath tested positive. Mahadevapura and east zones are worst hit. CM Siddaramiah held meetings. Preventive measures: full sleeves, repellents, avoiding water stagnation, boosting immunity.
There has been a significant increase in Dengue cases in Bengaluru in the past two months, with June reporting 1,036 cases. As the monsoon season commences, there are high chances that dengue cases are going to increase further. Five deaths have already been reported in the city.
The Bengaluru Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) chief commissioner Tushar Giri Nath has tested positive for dengue. He’s currently recovering in his home. Simultaneously, there has also been a surge in viral fever cases.
The highest number of cases recorded, in the first five months of the year, have been from the Mahadevapura and east zones of the city. Many patients visiting Doctors in the city are reporting a drop in the platelet count.
Dengue is caused by the dengue virus (DENV) which is transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito. There will be a drop in the platelet count which poses a great risk to the patient.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramiah organized high level meetings with BBMP officials and health authorities to tackle the concerning issue.
The best way to keep yourself protected is to prevent mosquito bites. Some simple methods to take precautions are: wearing full sleeved clothes, using mosquito repellents in the form of cream or lotion, preventing stagnation of water near the house and eating foods to improve immunity.