After the increase in cases, Sorocaba and Jundiai regions are intensifying anti-dengue measures | Sorocaba and Jundiai

After the increase in cases, Sorocaba and Jundiai regions are intensifying anti-dengue measures |  Sorocaba and Jundiai

The Jundiaí and Sorocaba region records an increase in dengue cases and intensifies measures against mosquitoes – Image: Jundiaí City Hall/Disclosure

The regions of Sorocaba and Jundiaí (SP) have intensified measures against mosquitoes Aedes aegypti After recording an increase in dengue cases in recent weeks.

In Itubefa, the municipality reports that it is making joint efforts to combat the disease, but many residents do not open their homes to receive zoonotic teams.

According to a survey conducted by the agency, of the 1,262 homes visited in Monte Sirat in March, 572 were closed or residents did not authorize the visit. The situation was repeated over a period of weeks in other neighbourhoods, such as Parque das Hortênsias and Vila Independência. The next task force was scheduled for Itupeva on 29 April.

During the procedures, the zoonotic team checks for mosquito infestations in homes. If so, it must be deleted. These employees will always be identified. The resident is asked not to leave any container in the backyard or in another room where water could accumulate.

Mortality from disease

Sorocaba and Futuranthem confirmed the dengue death on Thursday (13). The number of cases of the disease also increased in the two cities.

And in Sorocaba, the city council confirmed 958 cases of dengue this year and the death of a 59-year-old woman from complications of the disease. Also, this year, the city confirmed two cases of chikungunya, a disease transmitted by the same mosquito.

To step up care, the city council has started another campaign against dengue in Jardim São Lucas. It’s the third in a month. According to the city council, 80% of cases are concentrated in these areas and mutires are working to eliminate breeding sites, which are cooperating to increase numbers.

The City Hall also continues its anti-mosquito spray operation in Villa Pedroso, from 17:00 to 22:00.

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