reduce history operations prevention using highest residents check second borne workers dengue report high climate control resident state types repellent bangladesh oil deaths vaccine municipal prevent deadly surge breeding effective

Articles for Mosquito, search results for cases

Panchkula DC orders intensified efforts as dengue cases climb to 1,230
1 month, 1 week ago

Panchkula DC orders intensified efforts as dengue cases climb to 1,230

Hindustan Times  

With dengue cases reaching a seasonal high of 1,230 in the city, deputy commissioner Monika Gupta convened a meeting with officials, directing the intensification of sampling and sanitisation in areas around garbage dumps. To curb mosquito breeding, residents were urged to observe “dry days” every Sunday, emptying water containers and clearing stagnant water around their premises. Gupta directed chief medical …

Cases Dengue Panchkula Residents Kumar Dengue Cases Intensified Efforts
This DIY Halloween costume turns you into the world's scariest animal
1 month, 3 weeks ago

This DIY Halloween costume turns you into the world's scariest animal

NPR  

This DIY Halloween costume turns you into the world's scariest animal toggle caption Ben de la Cruz/NPR Say you want to dress up as the world's scariest animal this Halloween. Sponsor Message Snakes easily eclipse sharks with their lethal toll: the World Health Organization estimates that 5.4 million people a year are bitten by snakes, with 81,000 to 138,000 deaths …

Animal Mosquitoes Malaria Halloween Shark Mosquito
Ludhiana: 1,020 Challenges Issued Over Mosquito Larvae, Health Teams Issue Fineds
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Ludhiana: 1,020 Challenges Issued Over Mosquito Larvae, Health Teams Issue Fineds

Hindustan Times  

Health teams in Ludhiana have issued 1,020 challans to residents to combat the spread of dengue. The violators were fined after mosquito larvae were found in their homes and businesses. The health teams conducted fogging across the city and are educating the public about how to prevent mosquito bites.

Environment Law Health Public Health Ludhiana
Dengue fever is rare in L.A. That could start to change because of climate change
2 months ago

Dengue fever is rare in L.A. That could start to change because of climate change

NPR  

Dengue fever is rare in L.A. That could start to change because of climate change toggle caption John Moore/Getty Images Manuel Lara is hunting for mosquitos. An invasive species, the Aedes mosquito is relatively new to Southern California — and it can spread a disease that historically could not be caught within the region: dengue fever. This autumn, Los Angeles …

Climate Change Disease Change Climate Cases Control Mosquitoes
Mosquito-borne virus spreads at 'unprecedented' levels in L.A.
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Mosquito-borne virus spreads at 'unprecedented' levels in L.A.

LA Times  

About 1 in 20 people infected with dengue will become severely ill, facing complications such as shock, internal bleeding or respiratory failure. The worry, though, is “if there are enough infected mosquitoes, it could lead to exponential spread,” said Dr. Aiman Halai, director of the L.A. County Department of Public Health’s Vector-Borne Disease Unit. The World Health Organization warned last …

Climate Change Disease Public Health Cases Mosquitoes Dengue California
Karnataka govt declares Dengue as an epidemic
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Karnataka govt declares Dengue as an epidemic

Op India  

On Tuesday, 3rd September, the Karnataka government declared dengue fever an epidemic disease in light of a surge in cases across the state. Due to the surge in dengue cases, the Government of Karnataka has declared dengue an epidemic disease in the state. To enhance prevention efforts, the following regulations are being enforced: •All landowners, occupiers and builders must take …

Health Bengaluru Karnataka Water Urban Cases Dengue
Beat the bite with THESE 5 safety precautions as Dengue cases rise in India
3 months ago

Beat the bite with THESE 5 safety precautions as Dengue cases rise in India

India TV News  

Dengue fever, a mosquito-borne ailment because of the Aedes aegypti mosquito, can lead to extreme infection if not addressed in time. Use Mosquito Nets Sleeping below a mosquito net presents a bodily barrier to prevent mosquitoes from biting you for the duration of the night. Eliminate Breeding Sites Aedes mosquitoes breed in stagnant water, so it's crucial to eliminate ability …

Mosquitoes Dengue Mosquito
‘Unprecedented’ cluster of mosquito-borne dengue virus cases confirmed in Baldwin Park
3 months ago

‘Unprecedented’ cluster of mosquito-borne dengue virus cases confirmed in Baldwin Park

LA Times  

An Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District worker begins screening for disease-causing viruses at the agency’s lab in Garden Grove last year. Two more cases of the mosquito-borne dengue virus were confirmed Wednesday in Baldwin Park, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. Including the case announced last week, the three cases make up an “unprecedented …

Cases Dengue County Mosquito Los Angeles County Baldwin Park
Adilabad: Chikungunya on rise along with dengue and viral fevers
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Adilabad: Chikungunya on rise along with dengue and viral fevers

Deccan Chronicle  

ADILABAD: Chikungunya cases are on the rise along with other seasonal diseases like dengue and viral fevers. Many people throng government and private hospitals with the symptoms of Chikungunya and viral fevers in Komaram Bheem Asifabad, Nirmal and Mancherial districts. Anti-larva spraying operations, bleaching drinking water and flogging operations are missing in many villages despite many people suffering from seasonal …

Cases Private Hospitals Many People Mosquito Breeding Chikungunya Viral Fevers Seasonal Diseases
Interview with a mosquito
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Interview with a mosquito

Times of India  

Aedes loves a laugh and is very class conscious It has been my earnest desire to know the mind of the mosquito, both for understanding its behavioural triggers and to ascertain whether it is amenable to suggestions. Although not credited with a significant brain size compared with human beings, the mosquito remains one of the most formidable foes of humankind, …

Delhi Aedes
Rare local case of mosquito-borne dengue virus confirmed in Baldwin Park
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Rare local case of mosquito-borne dengue virus confirmed in Baldwin Park

LA Times  

A case of locally transmitted dengue was confirmed in the San Gabriel Valley on Monday. A rare case of dengue, a viral infection spread by mosquitoes, was confirmed in Baldwin Park on Monday, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. The potential risk for widespread dengue virus transmission in L.A. County remains low, public health officials said …

Health Public Health Cases County Mosquito Dengue Case
Rare but deadly mosquito disease has New England hotspots warning against going out at night
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Rare but deadly mosquito disease has New England hotspots warning against going out at night

Associated Press  

A rare but deadly mosquito-spread disease is posing a serious threat in parts of New England, health officials warn, prompting the cancellation of some events and changes to sports schedules to avoid bites by infected bugs. Eastern equine encephalitis, which can cause symptoms including vomiting and seizures, infected a New Hampshire resident who later died, health officials reported last week. …

New England Mosquito Massachusetts Vermont
Intermittent rain leads to outbreak in chikungunya; 164 cases in August
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Intermittent rain leads to outbreak in chikungunya; 164 cases in August

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: As the city received intermittent rains in August, doctors are seeing a spurt in cases of chikungunya – a viral infection spread by an infected Aedes Aegypti mosquito, with people coming to the clinics with acute joint pain and other symptoms such as fever and rashes. “Intermittent rains in August led to more breeding of mosquitoes and hence the …

Water Rain Bmc Mosquito Stagnant Water Chikungunya Cases Intermittent Rain
Rare, deadly mosquito disease is causing alarm in New England. But how risky is "triple E" virus?
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Rare, deadly mosquito disease is causing alarm in New England. But how risky is "triple E" virus?

Salon  

For some, the high-pitched buzz of a mosquito has become even more sinister than usual. “In addition to recommending that people use mosquito repellent with an EPA-registered active ingredient and clothing to reduce exposed skin, we also recommend that evening outdoor events be rescheduled to avoid the hours between dusk and dawn.” This is because mosquitoes most likely to spread …

Health Disease Cases Mosquitoes Case Think Mosquito
Man identified as New Hampshire’s first EEEV mosquito virus death in a decade
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Man identified as New Hampshire’s first EEEV mosquito virus death in a decade

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A New Hampshire man who died after contracting the rare Eastern …

Health Death Man New Hampshire Virus Steven Health Check
Deadly mosquito virus in Massachusetts: Here’s what to know
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Deadly mosquito virus in Massachusetts: Here’s what to know

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Eastern Equine Encephalitis, a deadly mosquito virus, has put Massachusetts towns …

Health Risk Town Eastern Mosquito Health Check Massachusetts
New Hampshire resident dies after contracting mosquito-borne encephalitis virus
3 months, 3 weeks ago

New Hampshire resident dies after contracting mosquito-borne encephalitis virus

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A New Hampshire resident has died after testing positive for Eastern …

Health New Hampshire New York Eastern Mosquito Health Check Massachusetts
Massachusetts town approves voluntary LOCKDOWN after dark as fears of incurable mosquito-borne infection grow
4 months ago

Massachusetts town approves voluntary LOCKDOWN after dark as fears of incurable mosquito-borne infection grow

Daily Mail  

Residents in a Massachusetts town are being urged not to leave their homes after dark due to the spread of a deadly mosquito-borne virus. But Public Health Director Rike Sterrett told attendees: 'We don't want to see another human case of EEE this year. Town officials clarified on Facebook: 'This evening the Board of Health met for the first time …

Health Public Health Cases Cdc Town Human Massachusetts
Dengue: Search up for doctors, pest control
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Dengue: Search up for doctors, pest control

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: A recent study reported a significant surge in consumer searches related to dengue testing and treatment services, reflecting the ongoing struggle with a severe dengue outbreak. Data comparing April-June 2024 to January-March 2024 showed a 33 per cent increase in queries for dengue-related services, and a 20 per cent rise in demand for doctors specialising in dengue treatment. In …

Search Control Dengue Pest Control
Pune health experts detect Zika virus in mosquito pools, larvae samples
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Pune health experts detect Zika virus in mosquito pools, larvae samples

Hindustan Times  

Amid the Zika virus threat across the city, a team from ICMR-National Institute of Virology found the virus in a mosquito pool and larvae samples collected from Pashan, Erandwane and Mundhwa. Dr Radhakrishnan Pawar, joint director of health services, said, “The virus has been detected in a mosquito pool and larvae samples collected from areas like Pashan, Erandwane and Mundhwa. …

Pune Niv Virus Samples Sent Mosquito Zika Virus
Pune reports 22 dengue, 19 chikungunya cases in July
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Pune reports 22 dengue, 19 chikungunya cases in July

Hindustan Times  

The Pune Municipal Corporation has reported a spike in vector-borne disease cases in the city, said officials. During the ongoing surveillance, the civic body reported 22 dengue and 19 chikungunya cases in July. As per the officials, the recent rains resulting in water accumulation in artificial and natural sources in residential areas have made favourable conditions for mosquito breeding which …

Cases Pmc Reported Mosquito Fever Mosquito Breeding Chikungunya
Early West Nile Virus activity in the United States may point to a once-in-a-decade spike infections. Here’s what survivors want you to know.
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Early West Nile Virus activity in the United States may point to a once-in-a-decade spike infections. Here’s what survivors want you to know.

CNN  

CNN — Brittany Yeager was leading a troop of girls at Girl Scout camp in Idaho last summer when a mosquito bite upended her life. “There wasn’t the story of what happened to me.” Yeager, Brittingham and Hamrick are three of the roughly 1,000 Americans who are hospitalized each year with the most severe form of West Nile virus, in …

Disease Cases Hospital West Physical Therapy Houston Help
BMC launches ‘Bhag Machchar Bhag’ campaign to combat dengue
5 months, 1 week ago

BMC launches ‘Bhag Machchar Bhag’ campaign to combat dengue

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has launched a special campaign to spread awareness about mosquito control measures, to combat the sudden spurt in mosquito-borne diseases like dengue. In the first half of July itself, the city witnessed an increase in cases of dengue, leptospirosis and H1N1 cases, compared to June 2024, as per the monsoon report released by the BMC …

Cases Dengue Bmc
Malaria cases on rise in Odisha's Rayagada, 400 test positive
5 months, 1 week ago

Malaria cases on rise in Odisha's Rayagada, 400 test positive

New Indian Express  

BERHAMPUR: Rayagada, which was declared ‘malaria free’ in 2018 is once again reporting cases among school students. So far, blood samples of over 2,000 students have been tested, of which 400 were found positive for malaria, said district health office sources.T he affected students are of Kereda High School, Bilesu High School and Anwesha hostel of Rayagada block. To make …

School Cases Malaria Hospital District 400 Students Rayagada