Kanpur: 6 more Zika virus cases reported in a day, special ward set up in hospital
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As many as six fresh cases of Zika virus were reported in Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur, taking the total tally in the district to 10.
As many as six fresh cases of Zika virus were reported in Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur on Sunday, taking the total tally in the district to 10. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that proper steps should be taken for safety and treatment of the affected patients.Director of Communicable Diseases Department of the state, Dr. GS Bajpai said that a special ward has been set up in Kashiram Hospital where Zika patients from Lucknow have been admitted. Patients in the ward have been kept inside mosquito nets. Bajpai urged the residents of the city to keep their surroundings clean in order to avoid the breeding of mosquitoes. He further appealed for cooperation with the administration to fight the disease and assured that all patients would be fine. ALSO READ: 2 IAF personnel, 1 civilian test positive for Zika virus in Kanpur Kanpur | So far 10 cases of Zika virus in the district. House to house survey is being done along with sampling and fogging in all areas: Dr Nepal Singh, Chief Medical Officer (31.10) pic.twitter.com/03HIGptQEZ
House to house survey is also being done along with sampling and fogging in all areas, stated Dr Nepal Singh, Chief Medical Officer, reports ANI.
