Lagatar24 Desk
Lucknow, Nov.16: The UP government announced today that the situation in Kannauj and Kanpur districts has improved, with no new Zika virus infections registered in the recent 24 hours.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed officials to seek the assistance of ASHA workers, according to the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO).
“With a continuous decline in Zika virus positivity rate and no new case in the last 24 hours, and situation improving in Kannauj and Kanpur, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath emphasized on testing, tracing and treatment for those who are ill. He also instructed officials to seek ASHA workers’ help,” the Chief Minister’s Office said.
Officials have also been asked by the Chief Minister to undertake surprise inspections at pathology centres that are testing for dengue fever.
“In view of reported arbitrary collections by pathology centers for dengue testing in some districts, rates should be investigated. Surprise inspections should also be done at pathology centers. Complaints of arbitrary recovery/harassment should be taken into cognizance,” it added.
The Lucknow administration had already issued the Integrated COVID-19 Command Centre’s helpline number, 0522-4523000, and organised 500 surveillance teams to battle the Zika virus’s spread in the city.
