In Thane, dengue stings harder in Aug as 81 detected with virus

Thane | Wednesday | 3rd October, 2018

Summary:

Out of 310 samples collected, 65 were tested positive, which means 20% suffered from dengue. While in July, 28 samples were collected and all were tested positive, which means 100% suffered from the virus. This has resulted in the rise of patients suffering from the virus. When it comes dengue deaths, the officials said that in the last eight months they have come across around five deaths which are suspected to be due to dengue. Moreover, the number of dengue-affected patients are usually less in July as it is continuously raining and there is no stagnant water..