The national capital has registered a spurt in dengue cases with the total number of cases of the vector-borne disease climbing to nearly 300 in Delhi so far this year, according to a civic body report released on Monday.
In the last one week, 51 fresh cases have been reported. And, out of the 295 cases recorded till September 9 this year, 75 were reported in August.Â
It is also the highest number of dengue cases logged during the January 1-September 9 period, since 2017, when the corresponding figure was 1,117. Â No death has been reported so far this year due to the disease, the report added.
In 2018, Delhi had reported 137 dengue cases during the January 1-September 3 period, according to the report. The figures in 2019, 2020 and 2021 were -- Â 122; 96 and 124 respectively.Â
(With PTI Inputs)
