Hey there, Pune residents! Here’s the latest scoop on the Zika virus outbreak in our city. Brace yourselves, because another pregnant woman has tested positive for Zika in the Erandwane area, bringing the total number of cases to six.
The latest case involves a 16-week pregnant woman from Ganesh Nagar in Erandwane. Despite not showing any symptoms, her test results came back positive after samples were sent to the National Institute of Virology. This makes it the second Zika infection among pregnant women in the same area.
Out of the six confirmed cases, four are from Erandwane and two from Kodre Wasti in Mundhwa. The Pune Municipal Corporation is on high alert and has intensified preventive measures in these locations. They are actively surveying pregnant women and fever patients in the affected areas to curb the spread of the virus.
A meeting was held on Monday by the health department to address the rising Zika outbreak. It was decided that genetic sequencing of the Zika virus would be conducted to better understand the situation. The virus poses significant risks to fetuses, potentially causing birth defects and other complications.
So, pregnant women, listen up! Avoid areas where Zika is prevalent and if you’re infected, hold off on pregnancy for at least eight weeks to prevent any potential complications. Stay safe, Pune!
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