In accordance with the civic physique, the brand new instances had been detected between August 1 and 14. (Representational)
Mumbai:
At the very least 138 instances of swine flu, 412 of malaria and 73 of dengue had been reported in Mumbai within the final 15 days, an official from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Company (BMC) stated.
In accordance with the civic authorities, the brand new instances had been detected between August 1 and 14.
The variety of infections has spiked this month in comparison with July, when the town had reported 105 instances of swine flu, 61 of dengue and 563 malaria instances, the official stated.
Nevertheless, instances of leptospirosis, gastroenteritis (abdomen flu) and hepatitis have declined in comparison with final month, he stated.
From August 1 to 14, Mumbai detected 29 instances of leptospirosis, 237 gastro and 26 hepatitis instances, as towards 65 lepto, 697 gastro and 65 hepatitis instances seen in July, the official stated. In accordance with the BMC, swine flu (H1N1) instances which have signs like fever, cough, sore throat, physique ache, headache, diarrhoea and vomiting, had been “rising” within the metropolis.
In an advisory for the prevention of H1N1, the civic physique has requested residents to cowl their noses whereas sneezing or coughing, wash palms with cleaning soap and water, keep away from touching palms to eyes, nostril and mouth and keep away from self remedy.
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