Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Nov 11: Nineteen more patients have been found positive for dengue, bringing the total number of dengue cases this year to 5,766 across the Union Territory.
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In Jammu district, 17 new cases were recorded yesterday, raising its total to 3,520. According to Health officials, over 90% of these cases originate from municipal areas, highlighting the urban spread of the vector-borne disease. Besides Jammu, 2 cases have also been reported from Rajouri district.
Following Jammu, Samba district has reported 595 cases till date, Kathua 547, Udhampur 298, Reasi 262, Rajouri 183, Doda 156, Poonch 63, Ramban 65, and Kishtwar 20. Additionally, 20 cases have been recorded from the Kashmir region, along with 37 local cases reported from other States and Union Territories.
So far, 30,480 patients have been tested for dengue in 2024, with 5,766 testing positive. Despite the rising number of cases, health officials have reported only one death attributed to the disease, indicating effective management of severe cases. Of the 19 cases reported yesterday, 15 were adults (6 males and 9 females), and 4 were children (3 males and 1 female).
Currently, 489 patients have been hospitalized due to dengue complications; of these, 400 have recovered and been discharged, while 77 remain under treatment across various hospitals in the Union Territory.
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