Dengue strikes early, 10 cases reported in three months
The vector-borne disease had affected 9,271 people here in 2017.
New Delhi: At least 10 cases of dengue have been reported in Delhi in the first three months this year, indicating an early spread of the virus carrying the vector-borne disease in the national capital. According to the latest municipal report, of the total number of cases reported till March 31, six were recorded in January; three in February; and one in March.
The cases of vector-borne diseases are usually reported between mid-July and November end, but this period may stretch up to mid-December.
The municipal report said that three cases each of malaria and chikungunya have been reported. There were, however, no cases of any vector-borne disease till January 13.
According to the South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC), which tabulates data for the entire city, at least 10 people died in Delhi due to dengue last year.
The vector-borne disease had affected 9,271 people here in 2017.
The official toll maintained by the Delhi municipal authorities, till December 26, had stood at four even though some hospitals had reported a few more deaths owing to dengue. The number of malaria and chikungunya cases recorded in 2017 stood at 1,142 and 940 respectively