Dengue is rampant across cities: How to prevent its spread?

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Dengue cases are on the rise in the national capital and several parts of the country with multiple patients being admitted...

A 32-year-old man from Bengal succumbed to Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever after his condition worsened, leading to multiple organ dysfunction syndrome, Safdarjung Hospital spokesperson Punam Dhanda told news agency PTI...

Despite the growing number of cases and fatalities, the Municipal Corporation, responsible for weekly updates on confirmed dengue cases, has yet to release a final report on the total number of deaths caused by the outbreak...

Dengue, a vector-borne disease, is highly rampant during the monsoon season, which gives the Aedes mosquitoes the perfect breeding time to spread viruses...

Avoid mosquito bites: Use mosquito repellents, wear long-sleeved clothing, and use mosquito nets, especially during early morning and late evening when Aedes mosquitoes are most active.. . Apply insecticides around homes, particularly in areas prone to mosquito breeding..