Trang Dengue Cases Rise 1.4x to 199, Schools Prep for Outbreak Control

Matichon•Society•17d ago

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Trang province is on high alert for dengue fever with 199 cases reported, a projected 1.4-fold increase from the previous year, prompting preventive measures before schools reopen.

•Trang province has recorded 199 dengue fever cases as of May 7th.
•The province ranks 5th nationally in dengue fever incidence rate.
•Authorities anticipate a 1.4 times increase in dengue cases for this year compared to last.
•Preventive fogging operations are planned for schools before the academic term begins.

Overview

•As of May 7, Trang province has identified 199 dengue fever patients, with an incidence rate of 31.27 per 100,000 population.
•Trang province ranks 5th nationally for dengue fever incidence rate.
•Among the 199 reported cases, 106 are female and 93 are male, with a gender ratio of 1.14:1.
•High-risk areas for dengue fever in Trang include Muang District (10 sub-districts), Kantang District (2 sub-districts), Yan Ta Khao District (3 sub-districts), Pralien District (4 sub-districts), Sikao District (1 sub-district), Wang Wiset District (1 sub-district), and Hat Samran District (1 sub-district).
•The provincial disease control group of Trang Provincial Public Health Office is concerned about a projected 1.4 times increase in dengue fever cases for the year 2026.
•Sub-district Public Health Offices (SSO) are collaborating with local administrations to prepare fogging operations in educational institutions.
•Fogging of educational institutions is scheduled to commence before the school reopening in order to suppress disease transmission among students and educational personnel.

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