61 Dengue Cases Reported This Year So Far

Dengue cases are on the rise in Jammu & Kashmir, with a total of 61 reported so far this year.

- Agencies

An official informed that these cases include 24 from Jammu, 3 from Samba, 10 from Kathua, 7 from Udhampur, 3 from Reasi, 5 from Rajouri, 2 each from Doda and Poonch, and four cases from other states.

He said dengue cases are projected to surge post-monsoon and advised people to take “preemptive” measures to combat the painful mosquito-borne disease in the absence of any vaccine.

The dengue caused by viruses transmitted by infected mosquitoes has always been a health concern, the official said, adding that people need to take precautions to protect themselves from falling prey to the virus.