Out of 100 neighborhoods in the capital, 9 are affected by dengue – The capital



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D-Day to fight the mosquito that transmits dengue fever, zika virus and chikungunya, the situation in the district of Campo Grande is an alert. According to the latest Liraa (rapid survey index on Aedes aegypti), in Jardim Paradiso, in the region of Coophasul, out of 100 homes visited by health workers 9 had outbreaks. ;insects.

] The data, considered alarming, were revealed on Friday morning (30) during an event at the municipal school Elpídio Reis by the municipal secretary of Health Marcelo Vilela. According to the secretary, "there is always a risk of epidemic" and, therefore, surveillance should always be maintained "especially in the case of an epidemic," he said. rainy season, "although there is no" pandemic similar to that of previous years, with these large infestations. "

Vilela emphasized the investments already made by the prefecture in anticipation of the most criticism, that of the summer. "We have 2,300 agents in the streets, 206 which we call only this year."

The secretary also emphasizes the importance of home care. "The population must take preventive measures, such as clearing, avoiding stagnant water, not disposing of organic waste on vacant land or in any place, or putting a protective screen on the windows. "

Mayor Marquinhos Trad (PSD ) has already taken measures in previous years will be strengthened.

Liraa – Second survey, published by the city hall on the 21st of this month, 27 neighborhoods of the city are clbadified at risk because of Aedes aegypti

In addition to the 27 already in danger, 34 are on alert and eight appear with satisfactory indices showing an infestation of less than 1%.