Dengue situation under control in Bengal : Minister

Kolkata, Oct 19(UNI) West Bengal Health Minister Surjyakanta Mishra today assured that the incidence of Dengue in the state was under control though four persons died and more than 500 affected by the disease.

"The Dengue situation in West Bengal is under control and better than in other states. Since January this year so far 500 people had been affected. Last year 6,375 fell victims to this disease," he told reporters.

There were four confirmed reports of death during the period, Dr Mishra said.

He said the State Government taking all necessary measures as per the WHO guidelines to contain the incidence of Dengue in the state.

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