The South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) which compiles the vector-borne disease cases report on behalf of all civic bodies, had pegged the total number of cases till August 27 at 432. Only 20 chikungunya cases were diagnosed in the national capital till August 20, according to SDMC.However, Safdarjung Hospital itself reported nearly 250 cases till August 29.Doctors say the cases are further likely to rise. "Chikungunya cases have spiked in the city. 12 MOBILE FEVER CLINICS FOR CAPITALAs the national capital continues to battle spiraling cases of dengue and chikungunya, the South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) on Monday launched 12 mobile fever clinics that will offer free treatment and medicine to people. http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/delhi-hospitals-not-equipped-chikungunya/1/750448.htmlAfter dengue, Chikungunya cases spike in national capitalhttp://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/chikungunya-cases-spike-in-national-capital/1/748251.html

Source: India Today September 05, 2016 23:48 UTC