HANOI, Sept. 15 (Xinhua) -- Vietnam's capital Hanoi has reported a rise in dengue fever cases, with new hotspots emerging, Vietnam News Agency reported Monday.
The city recorded 150 cases from Aug. 22 to 28, rising to 161 cases from Aug. 29 to Sept. 5 and 190 cases from Sept. 6 to 12, according to the Hanoi Center for Disease Control.
Since the beginning of this year, 72 hotspots have been identified in the city, of which 22 remained active.
The number of cases was forecast to continue to rise in line with the annual epidemic cycle, the report said.
The center will integrate Chikungunya prevention into dengue control campaigns, including eliminating mosquito larvae and pupae and chemical spraying in high-risk areas.
