2,700 dengue and 432 Covid cases recorded since January
Summary
Since January, 2,720 dengue cases have been reported across 74 districts in Nepal, along with 432 Covid infections in 49 districts. Health officials warn of potential increases and emphasize early detection and preventive measures.
Key Points
- 2,720 dengue cases have been recorded since January across 74 districts in Nepal.
- Health officials warn that reported dengue cases may be just the tip of the iceberg, as 90% are asymptomatic.
- The Ministry of Health launched a month-long dengue campaign starting July 17 to control the virus spread.
- Since January, 432 Covid cases and 3 deaths have been reported in 49 districts of Nepal.
