10 positive at RIMS test for Dengue fever
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 19 2011:
Out of the 50 samples that have been tested so far at the accredited laboratory of RIMS, 10 have returned positive for Dengue fever, said information received from the State Malaria Office.
Altogether 97 samples are to be tested at RIMS and out of the 50 tested so far, 10 have proved positive.
RIMS however is yet to submit an official report to the State authorities and it is expected by Monday.
All the samples at RIMS have been collected from Churachandpur, from patients who have displayed symptoms of Dengue.
Once the official intimation from RIMS is received then an official team would be despatched to Churachandpur district for further investigation.