Dengue fever cases drop in first 6 months

08:07, 08/07/2020

(ĐN)- More than 1,800 cases of dengue fever have been reported in Dong Nai since early this year, down 64 percent compared to the same period.

 

(ĐN)- More than 1,800 cases of dengue fever have been reported in Dong Nai since early this year, down 64 percent compared to the same period.

The localities with the highest number of cases are Cam My district and Bien Hoa city.

Accordingly, 24 cases were reported in Cam My between July 29 and July 5, bringing the total cases of dengue fever in the locality from the beginning of the year to more than 200.

Over the past time, the health sector has made efforts to prevent the spread of dengue fever, raising public awareness on keeping their home free from mosquito and spraying mosquito repellent in high-risk area, while arranging communication campaigns to increase awareness among local people on how to prevent dengue fever

Reported by H.D