City reported first dengue case of 2019 in January

Delhi reported its first dengue case this year in January even though the vector-borne disease is usually reported between July and November, revealed a municipal report released on Monday.

Last year, 2,798 dengue cases and four deaths were recorded by the South Delhi Municipal Corporation, which tabulates data on vector-borne diseases in the city. Cases of such diseases are usually reported between July and November, but the period may stretch to mid-December. The dengue victims last year included a minor boy.

No fresh cases of malaria or chikungunya have been reported this year.