civic bodies

Amid deepening COVID crisis, the Delhi HC has directed the AAP government and civic bodies to ensure preparedness for malaria and dengue outbreak. The court asked the bodies to file their status reports by May 27. Taking suo-moto cognisance of the mosquito-borne diseases, the court said due to COVID-19 the government and corporation body have neglected the measures to contain mosquito infections and 'You need to pull up your socks.'