Kolkata dengue cases till mid-Sept 2.5x more than ’18 & ’19 counts

The city of Kolkata in India has seen a surge in dengue cases, with over 4,000 cases reported so far, more than double the count from last year. Experts believe this may be due to a cyclical prevalence of the virus, which leads to major outbreaks every few years. Certain neighborhoods in Kolkata, including New Alipore, Lake Gardens, and Garfa, are particularly affected. Precautions taken during the pandemic had initially slowed the spread of dengue, but with life returning to normal, conditions have become favorable for the virus.