Two persons succumbed to dengue fever in Ernakulam over the past three weeks.
The district has recorded a total of over 670 suspected and confirmed cases since July 15, 2025. Those who succumbed to the disease include a 67-year-old man from Cheranelloor and a 56-year-old man from Nellikuzhi, according to the Health department statistics. The first case of death owing to dengue fever was reported on July 18 and the second case on August 4.
A majority of the cases were reported from regions that include Kothamangalam, Kumarapuram, Malayidamthuruth, Maneed, Piravom, Choornikkara, Karumaloor, Keezhmad, Perumbavoor, Vengoor, Chengamanad, Koovappady, Neudmbassery, Angamaly, Chittattukara, Chowara, Ezhikkara, Malayatoor, Okkal, and Kalamassery. The data showed that cases were also reported from Kakkanad, Kadavanthra, Thripunithura, Ponnurunni, Thrikkakara, Thammanam, and Fort Kochi.
The highest number over the past three weeks was reported on July 23 (a total of 69 suspected and confirmed cases). On July 23, as many as 10 cases were reported in Keezhmad. Okkal had three cases, followed by Chittattukara and Maneed with two cases each. Ernakulam has recorded an average of around 24 dengue cases (both confirmed and suspected) since July 15.
