PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES

Survey finds mosquito larvae in 8k homes in Gurgaon

"This is an ongoing process. We are conducting a survey to identify suspected cases and provide prompt treatment. Our teams are inspecting areas where cases were previously found and also identifying water-holding containers that can serve as breeding grounds for mosquitoes. We will gradually increase the sample collection to check fever clusters in the district," said Virender Yadav, the city's chief medical officer.

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