Chikungunya has been triggering fear amongst residents in Delhi as the city saw a sharp rise in cases from the mosquito-borne viral infection this week, taking the toll to 1,057. Till Tuesday September 12, three people have succumbed to chikungunya at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in Delhi this season. Besides, the national capital has also been grappling with dengue fever and some cases of malaria this season.   In addition […]

Many other states, including the national capital Delhi, have been hit by mosquito-borne illnesses – dengue and chikungunya – in the wake of monsoon. In the past few days, there has been an unprecedented rise in the cases of chikungunya in Delhi, even as cases have also been reported from other states. Symptoms and transmission Chikungunya is a viral disease spread by mosquitoes. Symptoms of chikungunya virus infection include fever, […]