Dengue has been on the rise since the onset of the monsoon season. Every year the cases used to subside in one or two months but this time cases are on a constant rise till now. People residing in Haryana and Punjab are still seeing a constant surge in dengue cases.
Over 1,200 cases of dengue have been recorded in Panchkula district this season. Nearly 50 per cent have been recorded in Panchkula city alone. To date, Panchkula has recorded 1,233 dengue cases.
The number is the second highest in the past few years as 2,022 cases were recorded in 2022. The district had recorded 589 cases of dengue in 2023, 906 in 2021, 78 in 2020, 33 in 2019 and 143 cases in 2018. Meanwhile, 175 dengue cases have been confirmed in Gurugram.
Dengue, a viral infection spread by the Aedes aegypti mosquito, typically sees a surge in the monsoon season due to stagnant water and increased mosquito breeding sites. However, cases have continued to persist beyond the rainy months this year, possibly due to extended periods of unseasonal rain and a humid environment that allows mosquitoes to thrive. The increasing number of infections in both cities has raised alarms and health experts are urging people to take precautionary measures to keep themselves safe.
Symptoms of Dengue FeverDengue fever often begins with sudden flu-like symptoms, usually within four to ten days after being bitten by an infected mosquito. Symptoms can vary from mild to severe and may include: - High fever (104 degrees F or higher) .
