Delhi govt alarms people about water-borne diseases

Cautioning that there is an increased risk of contracting water-borne diseases such as diarrhoea, dysentery, and cholera in the rainy season, the Delhi government has issued an advisory mentioning dos and don’ts .
The city health department’s advisory was published in several leading dailies on Friday.
The advisory mentions the dos and don’ts that need to be followed in view of the monsoon season.
Water-borne diseases spread due to the consumption of contaminated water and food. The advisory has asked people to eat home-cooked fresh food, maintain good personal hygiene, use ORS solutions to prevent dehydration, and visit a health facility in case of vomiting, jaundice, or fever.
It has also asked people not to consume uncooked roadside food, such as cut fruits. The advisory also asks them not to urinate or defecate in the open.
Authorities had earlier also cautioned that in the aftermath of the recent flooding in parts of Delhi, there was a risk of the spread of water-borne and vector-borne diseases.