Dengue cases continue to spike in Mohali, cross 1,100

Mohali: The dengue continues its upward spike in Mohali, as around 30 cases are emerging daily in the last few days. A total 1,100 positive cases have been reported so far. Civil surgeon has sought the public support to tackle rising cases in the district.

According to the health department data, this year a total of 9,965 samples were tested so far. The health department has also visited 3,68,774 houses and has found larvae at 12,006.

In view of the increasing cases of dengue fever, the health department has once again appealed to the people to not let water stagnate anywhere in and around their homes and to wear clothes that cover the body fully.

Civil surgeon Dr Adarshpal Kaur and district epidemiologist Dr Shalinder Kaur said everyone needs to take precautions to prevent the disease.

While soliciting cooperation and support from the people for the prevention of dengue, the civil surgeon said with the support of the people, the district could be made dengue-free. She said the inspections and awareness campaigns by health department teams for the prevention of dengue are on since March.

The civil surgeon said, “It is important to understand that most often it is merely fever that can be treated at home. Normally, platelet count goes down with most viral fevers and all viral fevers should not be taken as dengue fevers. In case of dengue fever, good intake of fluids, healthy home-cooked food and complete bed rest are required.”

She added that dengue patients have high fever for five to six days. Platelet count may drop after the fever ceases. She said goat milk, kiwi fruit or coconut water do not help in increasing platelets in any way. But she said juice, lemon water and coconut water not only prevent dehydration but also provide essential nutrients to the body. , “Drink at least two litres of water daily,” she added.