Delhi reports 134 dengue cases so far this year, 23 in June

The national capital has so far reported a total of 134 dengue cases so far this year, data released by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) stated on Monday. 

Out of the total cases, 23 cases were reported in June itself, the data showed. 

The data further stated that 23 dengue cases were reported in January, 16 in February, 22 in March, 20 in April and 30 in May, and 23 cases of dengue this month till June 25.

According to the report released by the Anti Malaria Operations (HQ), till June 25, no deaths have been reported this year due to due to the disease.

Last year, 9,613 dengue cases were recorded in the national capital, which was the highest number in the last five years.

Further, 4,431 cases were reported in 2016 and 4,726 cases in 2017, while in 2018 the cases sharply dropped to 2,798 cases and 2,036 cases were registered in 2019.