Date:13/10/2008 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2008/10/13/stories/2008101357430400.htm

New Delhi

Dengue figure crosses 800

Staff Reporter

NEW DELHI: The number of dengue cases reported in the Capital so far this season crossed the 800 figure mark on Sunday.

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi Medical Health Officer Dr. N. K. Yadav confirmed receiving a total of 14 new cases on Sunday taking the toll to 809 cases so far.

Two deaths due to dengue have also been reported in the Capital. Dr. Yadav said: “All necessary steps are being taken and we are trying our best to reduce further spread of the disease in the Capital.”

According to the MCD Medical Relief and Public Health Committee Chairman Dr. V. K. Monga, the situation is expected to improve in the coming days.

“Lesser number of cases are being reported now compared with the past few days. Earlier we used to receive 20 to 25 new cases per day, but now that number has come down to about 15 cases. This number would come down even further in another 15 days,” he added. In addition to dengue, the civic body also received three new cases of chikungunya on Sunday.