500 dengue cases reported in West Bengal's last week of July, North 24 Parganas district worst-hit.

500 dengue cases reported in West Bengal's last week of July, bringing total cases since January to 2,640, with North 24 Parganas district worst-hit. The health official attributes the rise to monsoon season and dengue awareness programs, but casual approach in some areas causes a surge in cases. Dengue is a mosquito-borne viral disease that causes fever, headache, vomiting, and skin itching.

August 08, 2024
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