Karnataka Declares Dengue Epidemic: Stricter Measures to Combat Mosquito Breeding

Karnataka Declares Dengue Epidemic: Stricter Measures to Combat Mosquito Breeding

The Karnataka government has declared dengue an epidemic disease.

As a result, all civic authorities have been given additional powers to enforce civil laws.

Although the peak of dengue cases has passed and the number of cases has decreased, it is still necessary to maintain cleanliness and take precautions.

According to current data, Karnataka has recorded 25,406 dengue cases so far.

Of these, 23,827 patients have recovered, 1,569 cases are still active, and 12 deaths have been reported.

Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao said, to control mosquitoes and fine those who are not managing mosquito breeding sites, we are enforcing stricter measures.

Regarding the cases, we are now seeing a reduced number of cases, with most being mild.

Earlier, we were dealing with more severe cases.

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