Hanoi still at high risk of dengue fever spread despite decline in cases
VOV.VN - The capital has witnessed a drop in terms of its number of dengue fever cases, with approximately 3,704 cases recorded as of mid-October, a sharp decline compared to the 6,853 cases recorded during the period last year.
According to information released by the Hanoi Department of Health, dengue fever cases have been detected in all 30 districts and 434 out of 579 wards and communes throughout the capital.
Localities to record the highest number of new cases over the past week include Ha Dong, Nam Tu Liem, Hoai Duc, Dong Da, Thanh Oai, Hoang Mai, Hai Ba Trung, and Thuong Tin.
Despite witnessing a sharp decline in overall case numbers, dengue fever in the capital will continue to spread in the coming weeks due to the peak of the epidemic normally occurring in November.
At present, there is no specific treatment for the disease, whilst vaccination options also remain limited. Due to this, the health department has therefore requested that the Hanoi Center for Disease Control closely monitors the epidemic, whilst also launching campaigns aimed at cleaning up the environment and spraying chemicals to kill mosquitoes and larva.
Simultaneously, health staff have been sent to dengue fever hotspots in an effort to carry out prevention and control activities.
Local residents have therefore been advised to consume carefully cooked food, and thoroughly sanitise their local environment.
