Dengue Cases Rise in Assam; Karbi Anglong Worst Affected 

Guwahati: Assam is experiencing an increase in dengue cases, with Karbi Anglong being by far the worst-affected district in the state, according official data.

Data from Assam’s National Health Mission (NHM) revealed that between November 1 and November 7, the state recorded a total of 427 positive cases of dengue.

400 instances out of the total recorded cases were from just Karbi Anglong. Furthermore, statistics showed that positive dengue cases had been registered in 14 Assam districts.

The Kamrup (Metropolitan) area has received reports of up to 11 positive dengue cases. In addition, two instances were reported in each of Nalbari, Sivasagar, Dima Hasao, and Karimganj.

Moreover, each of the remaining eight districts reported just one dengue case. They are Udalguri, Tinsukia, Nagaon, Hojai, Dibrugarh, Kamrup (Rural), Darrang, and Dibrugarh.

The Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) earlier on Sunday declared that schools in Diphu would be closed for five days this month due to the increased number of dengue cases in the area.

KAAC, via an official notification informed that education institutes, both formal and informal will remain closed for five days in November. The decision was made in light of a forthcoming outbreak.

The statement further stated that on November 7, 9, 10, 11, and 12, all schools and colleges located within the Diphu Municipal Board and Greater Diphu Town region will be closed.

It should be mentioned that as of November 2, dengue had claimed the lives of three people in Diphu. At the Diphu Medical College and Hospital, all three of the deceased patients were receiving medical care.

Moreover, out of the 22 more patients admitted to the hospital, three were reported to have critical health conditions.

A state medical expert team has also taken up residence at the hospital. To stop the viral sickness from spreading further, authorities are taking all possible precautions.

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