With 173 new cases being reported in a week, Delhi has witnessed 1,474 cases of dengue till November 16. Last year, 2,146 patients were diagnosed with dengue till November.
According to data released by Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC), of the total 1474 dengue cases, 405 were recorded in November, 787 in October, 190 in September and 52 cases in August.
The number of malaria cases has risen to 661. Out of total malaria cases, 44 cases have been recorded this month, 249 cases in October while September saw 214 cases, according to the latest data of the SDMC, which tabulates the data on vector-borne diseases in the city. According to civic body, 39 new cases of chikungunya also reported in last week, taking the total number to 190.
As per the data, mosquito-breeding has been reported in at least 173619 households and 137810 legal notices have been issued this year. Besides 17336 number of prosecution has been launched by the civic bodies, the report stated.
The key to prevention of Dengue is ensuring there is no clean stagnant water in homes and around, which does not allow the Aedes mosquitoes to breed, and therefore dengue cannot spread. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had launched the mega Dengue prevention awareness campaign from September 1 and November 15 to combat dengue has garnered a massive support from public and several other well-known personalities across the country.