KOZHIKODE: As many as 2,158 cases of viral fever were reported on Saturday, according to the district medical office. Of them, 42 were admitted to hospitals. Also, 116 suspected cases of dengue and 13 confirmed cases were found. A single case each of suspected hepatitis A and leptospirosis was registered. As many as 236 acute diarrhoeal disease cases were also reported. Nine patients were admitted to hospitals.
The health squads visited 9,769 houses on Saturday as a part of preventing the fever epidemic. Mosquito breeding spots were found in 786 households. “Cleanliness drive will be conducted in the entire district on June 27, 28 and 29. As many as 133 squad works have been conducted by Vadakara unit of the district vector control unit,” said district medical officer Dr Ashadevi. Health awareness classes were held in 16 places and spraying at 51 spots. Fogging, group awareness activities, pamphlet distribution etc are going on in full swing.
