BHUBANESWAR: Nineteen other folks within the state capital were suffering from dengue to this point, with yet another case being reported on Wednesday. Three blood samples have been despatched for checking out at the day and one was detected positive for dengue.
The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC)'s city well being officer R C Rout said one amongst the 19 was crucial and the others have been strong.
"The impact remains limited to ward number 13, Nabard Colony, Chandrasekharpur BDA colony, Nalco phase I and II colonies and Nilamadhab Basti. Going by the list of affected persons, we haven't come across any case from a new area," said Rout.
Sanitary employees visited the affected zones to prune bushes, clear tyres with water stagnating in them and remove coconut shells. Saliasahi was additionally coated. "We have been taking all measures to check the spread of the disease. Over the past three days, we have seen the Aedes larva inside several homes. This is dangerous. We have advised the health workers to pay a visit to each and every house in the affected areas," Rout said.
The BMC has additionally decided to shift to a new chemical within the affected localities to kill the mosquitoes. "To neutralize the Aedes larva, we have decided to use a new chemical spray called 'pyrethrum'. Earlier, we would use 'temephous', a less effective chemical that is available easily, including in private stores," said a government officer.
So a ways, the civic frame has inspected 1,500 families within the affected localities and cleared out stagnant water left in refrigerators, pots and plastic packets. "Since locating the larva is a strenuous exercise, we have decided to engage more people. This will help us contain the disease," Rout added.
People in different wards have been themselves noticed spreading consciousness on dengue dos and don'ts. Besides, the BMC has introduced a sensitization programme involving self-help teams and ward Kalyan Samiti contributors. "We have prepared leaflets with the dos and don'ts. A squad has been formed to detect places where water has been lying stagnant for more than a week," said a BMC officer. Mayor Ananta Narayan Jena may be taking inventory of the dengue scenario each day.
The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC)'s city well being officer R C Rout said one amongst the 19 was crucial and the others have been strong.
"The impact remains limited to ward number 13, Nabard Colony, Chandrasekharpur BDA colony, Nalco phase I and II colonies and Nilamadhab Basti. Going by the list of affected persons, we haven't come across any case from a new area," said Rout.
Sanitary employees visited the affected zones to prune bushes, clear tyres with water stagnating in them and remove coconut shells. Saliasahi was additionally coated. "We have been taking all measures to check the spread of the disease. Over the past three days, we have seen the Aedes larva inside several homes. This is dangerous. We have advised the health workers to pay a visit to each and every house in the affected areas," Rout said.
The BMC has additionally decided to shift to a new chemical within the affected localities to kill the mosquitoes. "To neutralize the Aedes larva, we have decided to use a new chemical spray called 'pyrethrum'. Earlier, we would use 'temephous', a less effective chemical that is available easily, including in private stores," said a government officer.
So a ways, the civic frame has inspected 1,500 families within the affected localities and cleared out stagnant water left in refrigerators, pots and plastic packets. "Since locating the larva is a strenuous exercise, we have decided to engage more people. This will help us contain the disease," Rout added.
People in different wards have been themselves noticed spreading consciousness on dengue dos and don'ts. Besides, the BMC has introduced a sensitization programme involving self-help teams and ward Kalyan Samiti contributors. "We have prepared leaflets with the dos and don'ts. A squad has been formed to detect places where water has been lying stagnant for more than a week," said a BMC officer. Mayor Ananta Narayan Jena may be taking inventory of the dengue scenario each day.
One more tests positive for dengue in state capital
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