Thiruvananthapuram:The fear of Zika virus is increasing in Kerala. Now five new cases have been reported, after which the total number of people infected with Zika virus in the state has gone up to 28. State Health Minister Veena George said, two people in Anayara in Kerala, one each in Kunnukuzhi-Pattam-East fort have been found infected with Zika virus. He urged people to be alert as the number of people infected with Zika virus has increased in the state.
Identification of Zika affected area, steps being taken to get rid of mosquitoes
Kerala Health Minister Veena George said on Wednesday that the area most affected by Zika virus infection has been identified within a three-kilometre radius of Anayara here and steps are being taken to make mosquito-free so that they can spread to other places. Can’t spread
The minister said in a release that in view of Zika infection in the capital, a control room has been set up in the district medical office. All the cases of Zika infection that have been reported so far have all come from this city. He said that in a special meeting convened by the Health Minister on Wednesday, it was decided to set up a control room and fogging to get rid of mosquitoes.
Meanwhile, amid the outbreak of Zika virus in Karnataka’s coastal district of Mangaluru, authorities have issued notices to all gram panchayats to take precautionary measures. Mangaluru District Panchayat CEO Dr Kumar has issued a notice after more cases of Zika virus infection were reported from Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala. The notice emphasizes on the fact that since more people from Kerala are visiting various places in Mangaluru for education, health care and other purposes. Therefore, immediate preventive measures should be taken. Emphasis is also being laid on maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in this area.
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