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Zika: Health department cautious on Zika cases in Jaipur

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Jaipur: The health department has taken measures to combat vector-borne diseases in the state following reports of zika cases in other parts of the country.With weather conditions becoming conducive for mosquito breeding, officials have been instructed to carry out surveys and implement preventive measures to curb the spread of diseases such as dengue , zika, chikungunya and malaria.In 2018, Jaipur experienced a zika outbreak, with 159 individuals testing positive during September and October. “We have experience with the zika outbreak in 2018. We had successfully contained the spread. Despite that, we are cautious about it as zika cases have been reported in Maharashtra,” said a senior health department official.Tthe Centre has advised the state to remain vigilant and ensure proper tracking of suspected zika cases. tnn

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