Imphal, Nov 21
With 39 more people testing positive for dengue, Manipur's total number of vector-borne disease cases has risen to 5,166 so far this year, officials said on Friday.
The State Malaria Officer's report stated that 5,166 positive cases were detected, out of 10,846 people tested for the disease.
Among the most affected districts, Imphal West, Imphal East, Bishnupur, and Thoubal districts fall within the heavily populated Imphal Valley region, while Senapati, Kakching, Ukhrul and Chandel districts are located in the mountainous regions.
Officials have also advised people showing symptoms such as high fever, body aches, and rashes to seek immediate medical advice to prevent complications.