Dengue cases under control in Dakshina Kannada

Mangaluru: Though Karnataka has been witnessing a rise in dengue cases and it is one among the 11 states facing the challenge of Serotype-2 dengue, statistics indicate the situation in Dakshina Kannada is under control.
As per the statistics available with the district vector-borne disease control programme (DVBDCP) cell, Dakshina Kannada has reported 190 cases of dengue in 2021 as on date. Compared to 2019 and 2020, the number of cases is less this year.The district had recorded 1,539 cases in 2019 and 239 in 2020. While the district recorded one dengue death in 2018, four in 2019 and two in 2020, no fatalities have been reported in 2021 so far.
District surveillance officer and DVBDCP officer Dr Naveenchandra Kulal told TOI that cases in all taluks, except Bantwal, were less than 50 this year. “Of the 190 cases reported in Dakshina Kannada, 51 were in Bantwal taluk followed by 38 in Mangaluru, 30 in Puttur, 27 in Sullia, 25 in Mangaluru city and 19 cases in Belthangady taluk. Majority of the cases were reported in June, July and August this year. Right now, the situation in DK is under control but that does not mean that cases will not rise later. Hence, we are fully prepared to prevent the spread of dengue,” he said.
“After Covid-19 pandemic, people are more health conscious and have been following guidelines on the prevention of mosquito breeding. We have been obtaining data of suspected and confirmed cases of dengue from all laboratories and hospitals in the district for analysis. Once a case is reported, health staff continuously monitor with regular follow ups and check neighbouring areas,” he said.
Bengaluru has recorded 540 cases, 18% of the nearly 3,000 dengue cases reported in Karnataka in 2021, 293 cases were reported in Udupi, 280 in Kalaburagi, 226 in Shivamogga and Dakshina Kannada is in fourth place with 190 cases.
Dengue in DK – till September 20, 2021
Taluk
Cases
Bantwal
51
Mangaluru
38
Puttur
30
Sullia
27
Mangaluru city
25
Belthangady
19
Total
190
Dengue in DK year wise
Year
Total cases
Cases in MCC limits
Deaths
2017
136
47
0
2018
584
120
1
2019
1,539
969
4
2020
239
38
2
2021 (till Sept 20)
190
25
0
Source: DK Health Dept