Kanpur: After two short Lull Day, 15 new cases of the Zika virus were reported at Kanpur on Friday night and Saturday, taking counting to 123.
Overall, 37 people had recovered.
Thus the total active case is 86.
Three patients are in Lucknow and one on Kannauj.
Chief Medical Officer, Kanpur, Dr.
Nepal Singh said, “With 15 newer Zika virus cases, total tally in the city (Kanpur) now stands at 123.
We have started intensive supervision in Zika’s infected area.” “Zika’s first case was reported on October 23 when an Indian Air Force officer was diagnosed with an infection in the Pardewanpur Choker area,” said Singh.
To check the spread of the Zika virus in Kanpur, CM Yogi Adityanath on November 10 has visited the city and reviewing the situation.
He has emphasized fogging in all districts.
He has also examined the integrated control room set up for Zika at Kanpur Municipal Corporation.
15 more cases of Zika virus reported on Kanpur; Tally is now 123.
