Nine dengue cases in Delhi

At least nine dengue cases have been reported in Delhi this year, even though the vector-borne disease is usually reported between July and November, according to a municipal report released Monday.

Last year, 2,798 dengue cases and four deaths were recorded by the South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC), which tabulates data on vector-borne diseases in the city.

According to the report, a case was reported in May, two in April, four in March and one each in February and January this year.

Cases of vector-borne diseases are usually reported between July and November, but the period may stretch to mid-December.

Four cases of malaria have been reported till May 11 -- three in May and one in April, and five cases of chikungunya have been recorded this year, two in February and one each in March, April and May.

The dengue victims last year included a minor boy. Three of the victims were identified as Aman Tiwari (13), Sanskriti (21) and Gagan (23).

Doctors have advised people to take ...