Excelsior Correspondent
Jammu, Nov 20: Forty-nine more patients have been found positive for dengue, bringing the total number of dengue cases this year to 6,379 across the Union Territory.
In Jammu district, 20 new cases were recorded yesterday, raising its total to 3,862. According to Health officials, over 90% of these cases originate from municipal areas, highlighting the urban spread of the vector-borne disease. Besides Jammu, 9 cases each have been reported from Reasi, Kathua and Udhampur, and 2 cases from Ramban district.
Following Jammu, Samba district has reported 652 cases till date, Kathua 626, Udhampur 338, Reasi 307, Rajouri 186, Doda 173, Poonch 71, Ramban 74, and Kishtwar 23. Additionally, 27 cases have been recorded from the Kashmir region, along with 40 local cases reported from other States and Union Territories.
So far, 32,983 patients have been tested for dengue in 2024, with 6,379 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 49 cases reported yesterday, 47 were adults (32 males and 15 females), and 2 were children (1 male and 1 female).
Currently, 493 patients have been hospitalized due to dengue complications; of these, 406 have recovered and been discharged, while 75 remain under treatment across various hospitals in the Union Territory.
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