Dehradun district reported 3 new dengue cases and 3 new chikungunya patients on Saturday. one additional swine flu case was also recorded, taking the total number of swine flu patients to 706.
The latest figures come as health authorities continue measures to limit the spread of mosquito-borne and respiratory illnesses in the district. The reported cases have prompted field activity across different parts of Dehradun.
Household surveys and larva control
Teams of ASHA workers and volunteers surveyed more than 7,500 homes as part of the disease-control effort. During these visits, the teams identified and destroyed mosquito larvae.
The larva-control work is focused on reducing mosquito breeding in residential areas. Dengue and chikungunya are mosquito-borne diseases, while swine flu is a separate illness included in the district’s current health monitoring.
Fogging and awareness drives
Health teams also carried out fogging in various areas of the city. Alongside the spraying activity, officials conducted awareness campaigns to inform residents about measures related to disease prevention.
The available update does not provide a breakdown of the 706 swine flu patients by recovery status, hospitalisation or location. It also does not specify the names of the areas covered by the household surveys, fogging operations or awareness drives.
Conclusion
Dehradun recorded 3 new dengue cases, 3 chikungunya cases and one new swine flu case on Saturday. Health teams responded by surveying more than 7,500 homes, destroying larvae, conducting fogging and running awareness campaigns.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How many new dengue cases were reported in Dehradun?
3 new dengue cases were reported on Saturday.
Q. How many new chikungunya cases were recorded?
3 new chikungunya patients were recorded.
Q. What is the total number of swine flu patients?
The swine flu patient total reached 706 after one new case was reported.
Q. How many homes were surveyed?
ASHA workers and volunteer teams surveyed more than 7,500 homes.
Q. What measures did health teams take?
They destroyed mosquito larvae, carried out fogging and conducted awareness campaigns in different parts of the city.
