Offices should check mosquito breeding - MCD

About 65 per cent of dengue cases in 2010 were reported in the age group of 15 to 45 years, which is involved in outdoor activities.

PTI | May 30, 2011



Noting that most dengue cases are occurring among people in the 15-45 age group, the MCD today said there is a need to focus on checking mosquito breeding in offices, workplaces and educational institutes.

Municipal Commissioner K S Mehra appealed to the administrative heads of all government and autonomous body offices, educational institutions, commercial establishments, market associations as well as citizens to initiate suitable steps to prevent mosquito breeding.

"An analysis of dengue cases notified in 2010 has revealed that about 65 per cent were reported in the age group of 15 to 45 years, which is involved in outdoor activities.

Mosquito breeding in offices and work places is a serious concern," he said.

He said that effective control of the vector-borne disease is not possible until appropriate steps are taken simultaneously in residential areas and in offices and commercial complexes to prevent mosquito breeding.

 

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