The districts with the most cases recorded this week include: Dan Phuong, Ha Dong, Hoang Mai, Hai Ba Trung, Phuc Tho, Bac Tu Liem, Nam Tu Liem, Cau Giay.
Last week, 16 dengue fever outbreaks were also recorded in Dan Phuong, Bac Tu Liem, Nam Tu Liem, Phuc Tho, Dong Anh, Gia Lam, Ha Dong, Hai Ba Trung, and Hoang Mai.
According to Associate Professor, Dr. Do Duy Cuong - Director of the Center for Tropical Diseases, Bach Mai Hospital, dengue fever occurs in all countries in the tropical climate zone. In Vietnam, the disease is very common, occurring year-round, but often breaks out into large epidemics during the rainy and stormy season, especially from July to October.
Dengue fever occurs all year round, people should not be subjective and negligent, if not detected early, not treated promptly, it can lead to serious complications and high mortality rate. Therefore, the best way to prevent dengue fever is to kill mosquitoes, larvae, and pupae in public places, places with many bushes, trees, ditches and right at home.
"Since the beginning of August, the Center for Tropical Diseases has recorded many dengue fever patients admitted to the hospital. The cases are mainly in Hanoi and some northern provinces, many of whom are hospitalized in serious condition.
According to monitoring results at some outbreaks in Hanoi, insect indexes are still recorded to be higher than the risk threshold, and the number of cases is forecast to increase in the coming time," Associate Professor, Dr. Do Duy Cuong commented.
According to the Hanoi CDC, the current hot weather with heavy rain is favorable for the emergence of disease-transmitting mosquitoes; the number of recorded dengue fever cases tends to increase, some outbreaks are prolonged, and patients continue to be recorded. According to monitoring results at some outbreaks, insect indexes are still recorded at a level exceeding the risk threshold, and it is predicted that the number of cases may increase in the coming time.
