Like every year, this year too, dengue is wreaking havoc in Delhi. The news about dengue is that so far 2 people have died due to it. A 54-year-old patient in Lok Nayak Hospital and a patient in Safdarjung Hospital died due to dengue. Dengue cases are continuously coming in many hospitals of the city.
Dengue cases are continuously increasing
According to the data published in ‘The Indian Express’, a total of 675 cases of dengue have been registered in Delhi from January 1 to September 10. According to media reports, the maximum number of dengue cases were reported in the month of August. 103 cases were reported from Najafgarh area. After that 84 cases have been reported from Shahdara. From January 1 to September 10, 260 cases of malaria and 32 cases of chikungunya have been reported.
We will tell you this special way to prevent dengue from entering your house and to avoid it, you will get rid of it instantly
Protect yourself from mosquito bites: Wear loose-fitting, long-sleeved shirts and pants, and cover your arms and legs. Use insect repellent that contains DEET or other ingredients that ward off Aedes mosquitoes. You can also use a mosquito net while sleeping.
Remove standing water: Remove buckets, barrels, bird baths and old tires that can hold rainwater. You can also fill in low spots where water can collect.
Clean your home: Clean roof gutters so that water does not stagnate. Clean trays under refrigerators, air conditioners, water cooler tanks and indoor flower pots regularly.
Store water containers properly: When empty, turn water storage containers over and store them under a shelter.
Cover bamboo pole holders: Cover bamboo pole holders when not in use.
Loosen the soil around potted plants: Loosen the soil around potted plants to prevent stagnant water from accumulating on the surface.
Clean up fallen leaves: Clean up fallen leaves and stagnant water from gutters and gardens.
People bring various types of sprays from the market to drive away mosquitoes. But today we will tell you some such home remedies by which not even a single mosquito will come to your house.
Make a mixer of neem and coconut oil in equal quantity. Neem has the capacity to fight bacteria, viruses and fungus. That is why if you apply this mixture on your body, mosquitoes will not be seen around you.
Disclaimer: Some of the information given in the news is based on media reports. Before implementing any suggestion, please consult the concerned expert.
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