The Department of Disease Control warns that in May, dengue fever may skyrocket, revealing that the mosquito larvae index in the house is at 7%. Make larvae become mosquitoes faster.
On May 1, 2022, Dr. Opas Karnkawinpong Director-General of the Department of Disease Control Discussing the situation of dengue fever in Thailand that from the forecast that in 2022 there will be a lot of outbreaks. As of April, there have been no deaths. because it has received quite good cooperation from all sectors Currently, it is in the process of assigning relevant officials such as village health volunteers (Vol.) to conduct a survey of mosquito larvae.
Dr. Opas continued that now, when looking at the data of houses with mosquito larvae at 6-7%, they are collecting detailed information on a per province basis. In order to continue to control and prevent disease, because since May, there is a tendency for dengue fever to increase. which must be watched and campaign periodically
Dr. Opas said that for the change of weather conditions At present, both hot and alternating with rain, resulting in mosquito larvae become adults faster. Originally it took 7-10 days, now it’s 5 days, or 3-7 days, etc., especially in hot weather. As you know, mosquitoes are cold-blooded animals. The hot weather makes mosquitoes more active. Therefore, people are asked to help clean the house so that it is not a breeding ground for mosquito larvae. once a week