Dengue rears head in Ludhiana

Manav Mander

Tribune News Service

Ludhiana, October 9

It was only three days ago that the district witnessed a decrease in Covid-19 cases and it was after 65 days that less than 100 Covid cases were reported, but now to further add to the woes of residents of the city and the Health Department, dengue has started spreading its tentacles.

This year so far, 489 cases of dengue have been reported from the district while last year, 1,509 cases were reported. Nearly 20-25 cases of dengue are being reported every day. Medical practitioners have observed that since initial symptoms of both dengue and coronavirus are same, many people are avoiding visits to doctors due to the fear of Covid test and adopting initial precautionary measures at their homes only.

“Since the initial symptoms of dengue and Covid are same, people are avoiding visits to doctors due to the fear of Covid test. This is the biggest mistake they are committing. Earlier, the disease was detected and more easily it was cured. There is nothing to be feared about the Covid test and it is for the well-being of a patient if it is done by a doctor,” said Dr Bajaj, a resident of the city.

District Epidemiologist Ramesh said till now 489 cases of dengue had been reported this year and 18 anti-larve teams were constituted to check dengue transmission.

Today, the anti-larvae teams of the Health Department checked the fire brigade office, Punjab Mandi Board office, Dana Mandi, post office at BRS Nagar, bus stand, police station at Daresi and the Police Commissioner office. However, larvae was not found at any place. The teams also distributed pamphlets and posters to spread awareness against dengue.

Civil Surgeon Rajesh Bagga said every Friday should be observed as a ‘dry day’ and all flowerpots and fridge trays should be emptied and water should not be allowed to accumulate around houses.

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