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A photo of the file showing the life cycle of Aedes and a replica of the Aedes mosquito for the purpose of educating the public
SIBU: Sarawak recorded a decrease of 55.9 % or 372 cases of the number of cases of dengue fever until July 21st According to the press release of the State Department of Health, 293 cases were reported between January and July 21st of this year, against 665 cases during the same period last year.
There was also a reduction in deaths from dengue with one death in Sarawak this year – 66.7% (two deaths) of three deaths in the corresponding period in 2017.
Reduction of dengue cases can be attributed to the effective collaborative role played by the community and the authorities.
"We should not rely on the current reduction of dengue cases, but rather He added that Sibu had recorded 51 cases, followed by Kuching (47), Samarahan (39), Betong (32), Kapit ( 30), Miri (27), Sri Aman (16), Sarikei (15), Serian and Bintulu (10 cases each), Limbang (9) and Mukah (7).
The department pointed out that all insects, including Aedes mosquitoes will become inactive (which means less biting and breeding) in hot, dry weather 19659009] Smoke performed in a residential area of the city in this file photo.
"However, once 39, it starts to rain, bringing the temperature back to normal, Aedes will become actively aggressive and will start biting again. "The availability of breeding sites once it's starting to rain will proliferate the mosquito population."
As a precautionary measure, he advised the public to ensure that no container becomes a breeding ground for Aedes mosquitoes
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It is also advisable for the public to use an aerosol to kill adult mosquitoes inside the house, apply mosquito repellents on exposed parts of the body, especially during the months of mosquitoes. active mosquitoes (5am to 7am and 5pm to 7pm) and avoid going to areas where there are dengue outbreaks.
"Patients with symptomatic fever, muscle aches, joint pain, vomiting or headache are referred to clinics or hospitals Early detection and treatment can save lives and prevent the complications of dengue ", advised the department.
