The dengue menace is going out of control in Ganjam district with 11 more persons detected with dengue positive on Wednesday, taking the number of affected persons to 86.
Chief District Medical Officer (CDMO) Dr Manoj Kumar Behera said the number of affected persons was 68 two days back. On Wednesday it rose to 86. Of the 11 new dengue-hit persons, five belong to Girisola, one from Rambha and two from Keluapalli, he informed.
“Girisola has recorded the highest number of dengue patients. So far 55 persons from the area have been affected by the disease. The situation is worsening by the day as it is apprehended that the mosquito-borne diseases is spreading towards other areas also,” Behera said.
Total 21 patients are undergoing treatment at the MKCG Hospita while rest patients are being treated at other private hospitals. However, no dengue death has so far been reported so far in the district.