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Agnimitra Paul Urges Dengue Tests After 48 Hours Fever

Agnimitra Paul led a campaign to help people avoid dengue.

She said anyone with a fever lasting more than two days should get tested.

Government health centres and hospitals reportedly have dengue testing kits.

She also asked people not to rely only on paracetamol.

Ward 6 in north Kolkata has had the most dengue cases in the city this year.

Kolkata has recorded 539 cases across 16 wards.

Officials said the number is lower than last year, but they still want to prevent every case.

Residents were told to keep places clean and stop water from collecting.

Officials warned that dengue season could continue until at least October 15.

Key facts

Dengue cases this year: 539 cases have been recorded across Kolkata Municipal Corporation wards.
Change from last year: The total is 46 fewer cases, an almost 8% decline from the corresponding period last year.
Highest-case ward: Ward 6 has recorded 54 cases, the highest among KMC wards.
Affected wards: Dengue cases have been reported from 16 KMC wards.
Testing advice: People with fever lasting more than 48 hours were urged to visit government health centres or hospitals for testing.
Recent trend in Ward 6: No fresh cases were reported there during the two weeks before the awareness drive, according to a senior official.
Seasonal warning: Officials said vigilance would be required at least until October 15.

telegraphindia.com · 2 hrs ago