JE case found in Imphal East

IMPHAL | July 15

A woman of 85 years from Imphal East district tested positive for Japanese Encephalitis.

According to a source, the woman was admitted on July 3 midnight at Raj Medicity. When her blood sample was sent to JNIMS hospital and her blood sample was found positive. The test result was known yesterday.

For immediate measure district malaria Imphal east rushed to the area and fogging has been done in the area. District malaria officer, Imphal East, Dr. S Priyokumar said fogging has been done in the area of 1.5 km radius. In order to protect from this disease, people should use anti-mosquito items such as creams, mosquito coil etc.