The rainy season is prone to dengue fever, the people of Denpasar are urged to do PSN with 3 M Plus Mandiri

TRIBUN-BALI.COM – In the midst of a Pandemic outbreak Covid-19, Denpasar City Government also urges the public not to be careless about the spread of Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF).

This is because currently it is the rainy season which causes the potential for dengue transmission to be high. .

Head of the Public Health Service Division of the Denpasar City Health Service, dr. IB Eka Putra when confirmed Tuesday (23/2) explained that Dengue Fever or Dengue Fever (DHF) is an infection caused by the dengue virus.

Several types mosquito transmits (or spreads) the dengue virus.

“Yes, even though we are currently in the period of prevention and treatment Covid-19, we also have to be aware of DHF, “he said.

Further explained, in order to minimize the presence of dengue cases in Denpasar City, Fogging has been carried out simultaneously on a massive and comprehensive basis.

However, the community is encouraged to maintain the cleanliness of the surrounding environment independently.

This can be done by monitoring mosquito larvae periodically and eradicating mosquito nests (PSN) independently.

“Fogging is just eradicating mosquito adults only, while larvae mosquitoits not killed, and fogging eradicate mosquito only on that day, the next day if any mosquito newborns from larvae will not be killed, “he explained

“By independently carrying out the 3 M Plus movement, namely Draining, Closing, Removing / Recycling, and Sprinkling larvicide powder (abate powder) on water reservoirs that are difficult to clean, this can be done regularly at least once a week independently, while for Mass fogging has been carried out by the Village / Subdistrict Government, “he added

Eka Putra also hopes that the community will also actively maintain the cleanliness of the environment and avoid puddles in the house or in the area around the house.

In addition, his party also invites the public to monitor water reservoirs that have the potential to be positive for larvae in a sustainable manner, raise larvae eating fish, use anti mosquito, using gauze mosquito in every ventilation hole of the house, do not get used to hanging clothes in any place and improve cleanliness and environmental health

“Let’s together prevent dengue, as well as be aware of the spread Covid-19, ”Ujar dr. IB Eka Putra.

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