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Meerut: With monsoon at its peak and the danger of vector-borne diseases at hand, patients are rushing to the government hospitals in Meerut. Also, one with a cold should always take care to cover his face to avoid others from getting infected.” While the number of patients in the Out Patient Department in Lala Lajpat Rai Memorial (LLRM) Medical College have shot up from 1,500 to 2,500; the PL Sharma district hospital too, has witnessed a rise of 20% patients. One should avoid getting drenched in the rain. The health authorities have issued instructions to the city residents to be cautious about spreading infection and have advised them to take proper care during the season.“The hospital, which otherwise sees nearly 1,500 patients in the OPD every day, has witnessed a rise of patients so much so that the count has reached 2,500..