Fifty two cases of dengue reported in Delhi

Fifty-two cases of dengue have been reported in the national capital so far this year, according to a civic report released on Monday.

The number of dengue cases for the January 1-July 31 period is also the highest this year since 2018 when the count was 56 in that same period.

Sixteen cases were reported in the month of July, according to the report.

Dengue mosquito larvae breed in clear, standing water, while those of malaria thrive even in dirty water.

Cases of vector-borne diseases are usually reported between July and November, but the period may stretch till mid-December.

However, no deaths have been reported due to dengue in the city till now, it said.

According to the civic report released on Monday, 21 cases of malaria and 18 cases of chikungunya have also been reported till July 31 this year.

Malaria, dengue and chikungunya are accompanied with high fever and therefore, doctors feel that people might suspect that they have contracted COVID-19.