Pune (Maharashtra) [India], The first two cases of Zika virus infection this year were reported in Pune, an official said.
A 46-year-old doctor and his teenage daughter have tested positive for the Zika virus.
Rajesh Dighe, assistant health officer, Pune Municipal Corporation, said, "A 46-year-old doctor and his teenage daughter, living in Erandwane area of Pune city, were found positive for Zika virus. Both have been discharged from the hospital." After showing symptoms, the doctor's sample was first sent to NIV Pune. The report was received on June 21. Later, his family's sample was also sent for testing, in which it was found that his daughter was also Corona positive. While other family members have tested negative for the virus."
He further said, "In response to the cases, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) visited the area and conducted thorough inspection. They have issued an advisory to citizens asking them to keep their surroundings clean to prevent any possible outbreak. It has been requested."
PMC Assistant Health Officer Dr. Rajesh Dighe said that Zika virus is spread by the bite of infected Aedes aegypti mosquito, which also spreads diseases like dengue and chikungunya. PMC has taken precautionary measures including fumigation to prevent the spread of the virus.
PMC is urging citizens to follow the guidelines and take necessary precautions to prevent the spread of Zika virus. He assured that they are closely monitoring the situation and taking necessary measures to control the spread of the virus in the city.
A 46-year-old doctor and his teenage daughter have tested positive for the Zika virus.
Rajesh Dighe, assistant health officer, Pune Municipal Corporation, said, "A 46-year-old doctor and his teenage daughter, living in Erandwane area of Pune city, were found positive for Zika virus. Both have been discharged from the hospital." After showing symptoms, the doctor's sample was first sent to NIV Pune. The report was received on June 21. Later, his family's sample was also sent for testing, in which it was found that his daughter was also Corona positive. While other family members have tested negative for the virus."
He further said, "In response to the cases, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) visited the area and conducted thorough inspection. They have issued an advisory to citizens asking them to keep their surroundings clean to prevent any possible outbreak. It has been requested."
PMC Assistant Health Officer Dr. Rajesh Dighe said that Zika virus is spread by the bite of infected Aedes aegypti mosquito, which also spreads diseases like dengue and chikungunya. PMC has taken precautionary measures including fumigation to prevent the spread of the virus.
PMC is urging citizens to follow the guidelines and take necessary precautions to prevent the spread of Zika virus. He assured that they are closely monitoring the situation and taking necessary measures to control the spread of the virus in the city.
