Excelsior Correspondent
Jammu, Nov 14: Eighty-four more patients have been found positive for dengue, bringing the total number of dengue cases this year to 6,068 across the Union Territory.
In Jammu district, 39 new cases were recorded yesterday, raising its total to 3,677. According to Health officials, over 90% of these cases originate from municipal areas, highlighting the urban spread of the vector-borne disease. Besides Jammu, 2 cases have also been reported from Rajouri district.
Following Jammu, Samba district has reported 634 cases till date, Kathua 582, Udhampur 317, Reasi 287, Rajouri 184, Doda 169, Poonch 69, Ramban 68, and Kishtwar 20. Additionally, 22 cases have been recorded from the Kashmir region, along with 39 local cases reported from other States and Union Territories.
So far, 31,646 patients have been tested for dengue in 2024, with 6,068 testing positive. Despite the rising number of cases, health officials have reported only one death attributed to the disease, indicating effective management of severe cases. Of the 84 cases reported yesterday, 69 were adults (32 males and 37 females), and 15 were children (12 males and 3 female).
Currently, 489 patients have been hospitalized due to dengue complications; of these, 402 have recovered and been discharged, while 75 remain under treatment across various hospitals in the Union Territory.
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