Corpn. measures to check mosquito breeding

By Our Staff Reporter

CHENNAI, NOV. 2. The Chennai Corporation has deployed around 600 health staff members to cover 30 divisions for control of mosquito breeding in and around houses. Fogging is also undertaken in the areas and houses where dengue cases are reported.

Handouts containing information on dengue, its spread and steps for prevention are also being distributed among the public to create awareness. The officials have requested the public to adopt certain precautionary measures in order to prevent the spread of mosquitoes.

All containers used to store water should be kept covered and water from refrigerator drips pans removed every other day, wells, over- head tanks and sumps should be made mosquito proof.

A standard pattern mosquito proof lid made of cast iron was available with the Corporation at a rate of Rs. 300 per set.

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