The Noida city administration of Gautam Buddh Nagar has issued an alert regarding the risk of catching "viral fever". The government has ordered health department to specifically observe and report cases of fever. The alert comes as cases of casualties due to viral fever reportedly rising in areas in western Uttar Pradesh. People have also been asked to remain cautious against the spread of malaria and other vector-borne diseases. People have  also been requested to consult a qualified physician or doctor if they run a temperature instead of trying self-diagnosis and treatment.

Some western UP districts like Mathura, Firozabad, Mainpuri have seen a spike in cases of “viral fever” in recent days, with the illness claiming around a dozen lives, according to reports. 

“In view of the season of vector-borne diseases and deaths in Mathura district due to the fever, an alert has been raised in Gautam Buddh Nagar district,” the CMO Dr Sunil Sharma said. In the event of reports of fever, health department's teams will visit such areas to review the situation in order to ensure early tests and treatment of patients, he added. The CMO also urged people to be cautious against vector-borne diseases and maintain water-related hygiene at homes.

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