Dengue cases in Odisha have doubled since the monsoon season began compared to the previous year. With 16 new cases reported on the same day, there were 288 dengue positive cases in Odisha as of Thursday.
Only the Khordha district has reported 80 dengue-positive cases out of the 288 total cases. According to sources, urban areas are where dengue cases are most frequently reported, so Cuttack and Bhubaneswar are receiving extra attention.
Health officials have asked staff to raise massive public awareness because more rain is predicted.
Nilakantha Mishra, the director of public health, reported an increase in dengue-positive cases over the previous year. This year, testing has also increased in tandem with an increase in cases, and the state also experienced early rains.
As more rain is on the cards, the health officials have urged staff to create massive awareness among people.
Public Health Director Nilakantha Mishra said there has been a rise in dengue-positive cases compared to last year. The cases have increased as testing has also been increased this year and there was early rain in the state as well.
