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September 17, 2010 | Oz issues dengue fear advisory for citizens traveling to Delhi for CWG | Sydney: Australians heading to India for next month's Commonwealth Games have been warned that the dengue fever outbreak in New Delhi is likely to get worse. The warning
came through Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)'s updated Games bulletin.
" New Delhi is currently experiencing its most significant seasonal outbreak of
dengue fever recorded in recent years," News.com.au quoted the DFAT bulletin.
"The municipal council of Delhi expects the number of cases to rise in September
and October 2010," it added. According to reports, at least 1000 cases of dengue
fever have been confirmed so far. The latest travel bulletin also advised people
to take all precautions by covering up and wearing insect repellent 24 hours a
day. Travelers have also been told to be aware of latest advice, including terrorism
alerts, through Facebook and Twitter.
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