As many thirty dengue cases were reported in the city on Tuesday in Meerut thus far, officials said on Wednesday. According to Akhilesh Mohan, Chief Medical Officer Meerut, 18 people in the district have also been recovered of dengue infection of late. "So far, 33 cases have been confirmed in the district, of which 15 are active. To combat the rising infection, we have started a campaign where we are visiting every household and asking people about any recent symptoms of fever and tuberculosis, and if they are vaccinated and are covered under the Ayushmaan Bharat scheme. If we find any patients with symptoms of fever, they are being tested and will be treated accordingly," said Mohan.

The Chief Medical officer informed that district administration is requesting patients to not begin the dengue medication by their own accord if they are feeling any symptoms of the disease.

He said, that he is asking people to just drink a lot of water and other fluids and only take the paracetamol tablet before getting tested and confirming they have dengue infection.  He advised, In the case of dengue fever, if the patent stays hydrated and urine is discharged properly, cases of severe infection is very less. If the patient is experiencing high fever, stomach ache, low blood pressure, and lightheadedness, these are symptoms of dengue and people should get tested immediately

He added, "Our Community Health Centres (CHC) are equipped with doctors and required medication. Still, if the condition of any patient is serious, they will be referred to the district hospital."

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