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After dengue, Tamil Nadu records 2X surge in chikungunya cases
Chikungunya is caused by a virus transmitted to humans by the Aedes mosquito which is also responsible for the transmission of the dengue virus.
Over 11,700 dengue cases reported in Tamil Nadu this year
Highest since 2017, but dengue-related fatalities have dipped to four from last year’s 13
TN govt to draw up monsoon health plan with local body officials next...
Health Minister Ma Subramanian said that dengue cases are under control presently and that deaths are low in Tamil Nadu.
Three of a family among 6 tested positive for dengue in Avadi...
A 30-year-old woman and her child, and an 8-year-old kid were among the others tested positive for dengue in Avadi
Union Minister Jual Oram's wife Jhingia Oram dies of dengue
Jhingia Oram (58) is survived by her husband and two daughters. She died at about 10.50 pm on Saturday night, they said.
Chikungunya cases in Tamil Nadu at 5-year high, set to go up again in...
Last year, 222 cases of Chikungunya were reported out of 4,805 suspected cases, in the State.
TN govt forms committee to respond to climate-mediated diseases
In a government order dated July 23, department secretary P Senthil Kumar said that the ‘One Health and Climate Strategic Committee’ will have 23...
Rise of the dreaded dengue in Chennai
Dengue becomes a public health concern, yet again, after the intermittent rains. Since there is no vaccine, the only way to protect the public is for...
