Rising Zika Cases in Pune: Health Officials Maintain Vigilance

Pune has reported 66 Zika virus infection cases in the past two months, including 26 pregnant women. Four patients have died, but deaths were due to comorbid conditions, not Zika. The health department continues to take precautionary measures to curb mosquito breeding, playing a crucial role in managing the outbreak.

Pune has reported a concerning rise in Zika virus infections, with 66 cases recorded in the last two months, according to civic officials on Tuesday.

Among the infected are 26 pregnant women, most of whom are currently in good health, an official statement confirmed. Four of the patients have died, though the deaths were linked to preexisting health conditions, not the Zika virus itself, said a senior health official.

Despite these fatalities, the Pune Municipal Corporation's health department is actively sending reports to the Maharashtra government's death audit committee for further review. Measures such as mosquito fumigation are being increased to prevent further transmission, officials stated.

(With inputs from agencies.)