Sri Lanka's worst-ever dengue outbreak kills 225 Times Free Press COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) - Sri Lanka is suffering its worst-ever dengue outbreak, with the mosquito-borne virus killing 225 people and infecting more than 76,000 this year. | Alarmed by the magnitude of the crisis, the government deployed 400 soldiers and police officers on Tuesday to clear away rott...
Corporation told to battle mosquito menace The Times Of India KOCHI: The health department has directed the Kochi Corporation for initiating strict action against those who create an atmosphere for the mosquitoes to grow. With construction sites becoming a breeding ground for vectors, the department has instructed the corporation authorities to issue notices u...
Noida stadium admin served notice over mosquito breeding Hindustan Times In a drive against breeding of mosquitoes in the district, the health department issued notices to the Noida stadium administration, police officials and the fire department for their alleged negligence in destroying breeding grounds in their office ...
Madhwaraj visits dengue-affected Nittur The Hindu Pramod Madhwaraj, Minister of State for Fisheries, Youth Empowerment and Sports, on Saturday visited Hanumant Nagar in Nittur municipal ward here, which has recorded 51 cases of dengue. | He inspected the drains and also visited houses of some people...
Gurugram to pedal to fight dengue The Times Of India GURUGRAM: On Friday, four suspected cases of dengue were reported in Gurugram, taking the total tally of suspected cases to 26. Meanwhile, the drive against the vector-borne disease has intensified. A cyclothon will be organised in the district on Su...
20 teams formed to combat mosquito breeding in Gurugram The Times Of India GURUGRAM: The health department and Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) will create mass awareness against vector-borne diseases and reduce larvae breeding in the city. Over 20 teams have been formed who will be trained by the health department a...
Dengue fever outbreak in Samtse Kuensel Samtse hospital reported 21 dengue fever cases as of yesterday since the first positive case was detected on June 23, health officials said. | Officials also claimed that relevant agencies are working towards controlling the outbreak. | The assistant...
Provincial doctors receive training in dengue-fever treatment as cases increase Vietnam News More doctors at hospitals in provinces and districts throughout the country will receive training courses on treatment of dengue fever, as the number of cases has increased since the end of May and overcrowding continues at city and central-level hos...
How mosquito nets drew our family close together The Guardian It was like urban camping – we would all sleep in my parents’ room under the nets to keep the pesky creatures at bay | Family | How mosquito nets drew our family close together | It was like urban camping – we would all sleep in my parents’ r...
Army continues blood testing for Dengue Sri Lanka News The army established medical laboratory near Negombo Hospital has completed 1,500 free screening of blood samples for civilians for Dengue fever by Thursday (6th July), states army media. | Operations of the newly built medical laboratory are conduct...
Security Forces join dengue eradication program Sri Lanka News Hundreds of Army troops are currently engaged in dengue eradication campaign in Western Province, Army Media stated. | According to that, more than 260 army troops have been deployed for the dengue eradication campaign in Colombo, Kaduwela, Piliyanda...
Kiwi driver Scott McLaughlin dominates Townsville Supercars Stuff Ford star Scott McLaughlin has rocketed the top of the Supercars championship with a dominant victory in the 200km race in Townsville. | The DJR Team Penske ace continued his stellar form on Saturday, winning his fifth race for the season after starting from pole position for the eighth time this year. | "It was our goal to come here and get a coup...
Are automated orders at McDonald’s a game changer? Orange County Register On a recent visit to a remodeled McDonald’s restaurant in Orange, I was greeted by the latest in burger-ordering technology. | A large self-service display that allowed me, with touchscreen technology, to have it my way without human interaction. | Automation continues to touch many parts of our daily lives – both as consumers and worke...
