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Nearly 1,800 dengue infections found in Chiang Mai

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BANGKOK, 10 June 2013 (NNT) – Nearly 1,800 people in Chiang Mai have caught dengue fever and the number is on the rise every day. The Chiang Mai mayor has, therefore, urged all related agencies to keep a close watch on the situation.

Mr. Tassanai Buranupakorn, the Mayor of Chiang Mai, said the dengue situation in the province is getting worse, given the number of infections is about to reach 1,800. According to statistics collected from hospitals in Chiang Mai, Mae Ai District has the highest number of dengue infections, with an average of 315 infections per 100,000 people; followed by Mae Rim District, with 197 infections per 100,000 people. When compared this year’s number of infections to the past 5 years', 2013’s May saw the highest number, with 2 reported deaths.

The mayor has, therefore, urged all related agencies to step up prevention measures, including cleaning all water containers and sewer drains, using mosquito-killer sprays, and eliminating all mosquito breeding grounds. The mayor also urged those who experience flu, headache, or body ache, to consult a doctor immediately as they could be infected by the deadly dengue virus.