Dengue

Uttar Pradesh's dengue toll rises, total 63 dead in Firozabad

The death toll in Uttar Pradesh's Firozabad district due to viral fever and dengue rose to 63 as one more person died, officials said on Saturday.

Sep 25, 2021, 16:54 PM IST

Guess what Moradabad administration in UP is doing to curb dengue, malaria?

According to the fisheries department, fish are expected to help in the reduction of mosquito larvae that spread dengue and malaria.

Sep 21, 2021, 15:14 PM IST

Centre warns of Serotype-II dengue cases in 11 states, recommends various steps to control it

During the high-level meeting with states and UTs, the Union Health Secretary suggested the deployment of rapid response teams for prompt investigation, among other necessary measures.

Sep 19, 2021, 09:05 AM IST

Noida on ALERT! 13 dengue cases reported as Uttar Pradesh continues to battle outbreak

Several areas of Uttar Pradesh like Meerut and Firozabad have been dealing with outbreak of dengue and viral fever for the past few weeks, that have claimed lives, including those of children

Sep 18, 2021, 13:14 PM IST

Two more deaths due to dengue, viral fever in UP's Firozabad

Two more deaths due to viral fever and dengue were reported from UP's Firozabad, taking the district's fatality count to 62, according to official records. A woman died from dengue on Thursday while a child died on Friday.

Sep 17, 2021, 22:36 PM IST

Fever creates havoc: Over 100 deaths in five states, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh badly affected

Several areas have reported "mystery fever", with a large number of afflicted being children

Sep 17, 2021, 10:00 AM IST

Haryana Health department teams rush to Chilli village after 7 children die due to high fever

The death of 7 children, all under the age of 14 years has terrorised the residents of Chilli village in Palwal district of Haryana.

Sep 15, 2021, 15:31 PM IST

From banning coolers to fogging: How Uttar Pradesh and other Indian states are trying to battle dengue - in pics

States are taking several measures to tackle dengue surge

Sep 15, 2021, 11:44 AM IST

Here is everything you need to know about surge in dengue fever

Amid the covid-19 pandemic, the surge in viral cases and dengue is now affecting children in several parts of the country. Experts say that the new variant of dengue appears to be more dangerous for children.

Sep 10, 2021, 20:12 PM IST

Amid COVID-19 and dengue scare, Uttar Pradesh bans installation of idols at public places on Ganesh Chaturthi

UP CM Yogi Adityanath, where he directed officials to ensure that no Ganesh idol is installed at public places. 

Sep 09, 2021, 23:36 PM IST

Killer dengue strain's mystery solved! D2 strain caused maximum deaths in UP

"Deaths in Mathura, Agra and Firozabad are due to dengue fever caused by D2 strain, which can cause haemorrhaging that could be fatal," ICMR DG Dr Balram Bhargava said. 

Sep 09, 2021, 22:28 PM IST

Exclusive: Your body symptoms can tell if you have COVID-19, Dengue or Malaria? Expert explains

COVID-19, Dengue and Malaria have similar symptoms like fever, sore throat, chills, body ache, extreme fatigue, headache, gastrointestinal issues, making it hard to distinguish one from the other.

Sep 09, 2021, 13:39 PM IST

Under Opposition fire, CM Yogi Adityanath sends second team to Firozabad to check dengue outbreak

The three-member team from Lucknow`s King George Medical University (KGMU), led by senior paediatrician Dr S N Singh, has started investigating the cases. The team will also guide local doctors on how to control the spread of the disease and plan treatment protocols.

Sep 09, 2021, 11:23 AM IST

Delhi-Noida witness a sudden surge in viral fever cases in kids: Doctors

A surge in viral fever cases has been reported amongst children in various hospitals of Noida and Delhi.

Sep 08, 2021, 07:55 AM IST

Dengue led to fever outbreak, deaths among children in UP's Firozabad: Central team

The Union Health Secretary further asked the state to augment the isolation beds and admission facilities in the District Hospital of Firozabad and neighbouring districts.

Sep 07, 2021, 08:37 AM IST

Viral fever in UP: Majority cases of dengue, a few of scrub typhus, finds out Central team

Based on the observations of the central team, Union Health Secretary recommended Uttar Pradesh Chief Secretary screening of all fever patients for dengue, malaria, scrub typhus and leptospirosis.

Sep 06, 2021, 20:47 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh: Ballia district hospital registers significant rise in viral fever cases

Chief Medical Officer of Ballia Dr Tanmay Kakkar assured that all necessary precautions are being taken.

Sep 06, 2021, 06:52 AM IST

Dengue, malaria symptoms different this time, these patients must undergo COVID-19 test: Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray

Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray said that easing of coronavirus curbs will depend on the availability of oxygen and it was "up to the people to prevent or invite a 'third wave' of the pandemic".

Sep 05, 2021, 15:32 PM IST

Firozabad shocker: With at least 40 kids dead of dengue-like fever, Centre sends team to the UP town

The Centre has reportedly sent a team of experts from the National Centre for Disease Control and the National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme to Firozabad to help officials in the district.

Sep 03, 2021, 21:08 PM IST

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra slams UP govt over deaths due to viral fever, asks 'did it not learn from disastrous COVID management'

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra slammed the Yogi Adityanath dispensation for not drawing "lessons" from its "disastrous" COVID-19 management during the second wave of the pandemic.

Sep 03, 2021, 16:22 PM IST