Despite a ban, some doctors of the Health Department, including nodal officers and Senior Medical Officers (SMOs), continue to indulge in private practice. In the absence of any monitoring, the doctors practise at their residences and private clinics.
Patiala district has reported 35 fresh dengue cases, taking the count to 620 this season. Of the fresh cases reported today, Patiala city alone logged 22 cases. Health officials said cases would continue to rise for the next 10 days.