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Bengaluru Reports Highest Dengue Cases in India, Declared Epidemic by Karnataka Govt
Overview
With dengue fever cases rising quickly across the state, the Karnataka government has declared it an epidemic
The state government has directed health officials to take strong actions to stop the spread of dengue in Bengaluru and other towns in the state.
According to health department data, Karnataka has had 25,408 cases of dengue and 12 deaths. Bengaluru has the highest number, with over 11,000 cases and three deaths. Otherplaces like Mandya, Hassan, Mysuru, and Kalaburgi also have many cases.
The health department has warned that homeowners will be fined if mosquitoes are found breeding around their homes. The fines are ₹400 in cities and ₹200 in rural areas if homes are not kept clean. For businesses, the fines are ₹1,000 in cities and ₹500 in rural areas. Construction sites where mosquitoes can breed will face fines of ₹2,000 in cities and ₹1,000in rural areas.
"They should ensure to cover or secure the water storage containers, sumps or overhead tanks with a lid or any material to prevent mosquito breeding. They should also dispose of solid waste material to prevent water accumulation & mosquito breeding," according to the notification.
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