Delhi records sharp rise in dengue, chikungunya cases

Delhi | Tuesday | 25th July, 2017

Summary:

Currently, Delhi has 128 registered cases of malaria, 98 cases of dengue and 127 of chikungunya, data released by the municipal corporations show. Viral fever symptomsBesides vector-borne diseases, the city is reeling under a viral fever outbreak. While 43 cases of dengue have been reported this month, 15 cases were recorded in June. more-inThere has been a steep rise in the incidence of vector-borne diseases in the Capital, with 57 new cases of dengue being reported this month alone. Authorities fear that the number of cases may rise further, as the season for vector-borne diseases begins from mid-July and generally lasts till November-end..