Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Sept 26: Dengue cases are on rise in Jammu region as a total of 100 cases have been reported so far this year from various parts of the region.
According to an official of Health Department as on today, about 765 samples of suspected dengue patients have been examined till date out of which 100 have been found positive and rest are negative. No death has been reported due to dengue so far”, he added.
Elaborating, he said that out of 100 dengue cases, the highest number of 33 cases have been reported from Jammu district, followed by Samba where 28 cases have been found positive. 14 cases have been reported from Kathua, 12 from Rajouri, 5 from Udhampur, 2 each from Poonch and Ramban, 1 each from Reasi and Kishtwar, 1 from outside the State while the address of one patient is unknown.
The official said that so far dengue has not claimed any life in Jammu region and most of the patients affected with the disease have returned to their home after successful treatment in various hospitals.
“The Department is taking all necessary measures to further prevent the spread of dengue in Jammu,” he said, adding, the main cause of dengue is stagnant water and the department is spreading awareness among the masses to prevent stagnation of water.
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