The Gurgaon health department on Wednesday ordered all the private hospitals to build up a separate ward for dengue and swine flu patients as a preventative measure to tackle the anticipated surge in dengue and malaria cases in the city. Five beds each would be set aside by the government hospitals in Pataudi and Sohna for dengue patients. Additionally, 25 beds at Sector 10s Civil Hospital were set aside exclusively for dengue and malaria cases in the city in the days to come.

As diseases like dengue, malaria, and swine flu are predicted to spread due to the increased humidity, the health authority has asked all hospitals to collect samples from their designated flu corners, where persons with symptoms will be tested. Additionally, there are 257 foggers in the city. In dengue clusters, the teams will check every home to ensure no breeding occurs.

Doctors have requested people to take essential safety measures during the monsoon and call a health centre right away if they are experiencing high temperature, nausea, joint and muscular discomfort, a red rash on their skin, or extreme exhaustion. (Times of India, Jul 7, 2022)