Chennai records 4,600 fever cases so far in September: Corporation
Around 95% of dengue cases were self-limiting and managed at home, while about 5% required hospitalisation, GCC Commissioner G.S. Sameeran said
Chennai recorded 4,600 fever cases in September, surpassing the 4,400 cases reported in August, according to the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC). At a press conference, GCC Commissioner G.S. Sameeran revealed that 95% of dengue cases are self-limiting and can be managed at home, while the remaining 5% require hospitalization. The analysis of fever trends over the past two months indicated higher numbers in institutional areas, such as IIT-Madras, Anna University, Presidency College, Victoria Hostel, and the Madras University, which house a large number of students.
Students at Victoria Hostel complained about housekeeping, hygiene, food preparation, and infrastructure issues. The GCC has requested the college and university authorities to address these concerns and provide assistance. Around 100 students have offered to participate in dengue prevention efforts alongside GCC field workers. The Corporation has deployed 3,690 domestic breeding checkers to inspect 80 to 100 houses daily and conduct mop-up operations in identified hotspots.
During a medical camp at Anna University, 378 individuals were screened, with seven having fever, 44 experiencing upper respiratory infections, six suffering from myalgia, three having skin rashes, and three afflicted with conjunctivitis. The GCC has collected ₹5.56 lakh in fines for the past 20 days due to violations involving stagnant water, primarily from commercial establishments.
Mr. Sameeran mentioned that the Corporation is conducting approximately 100 health camps daily, benefiting over 4,000 people in the past 20 days.
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