Tests in Deralakatte and Mangalore had confirmed that he was suffering from dengue, Mr. Kottary's family members say. Treatment at Mangalore did not prove to be fruitful and Mr. Kottary breathed his last at the hospital on Tuesday.
Mr. Kottary is survived by his wife, a son and a daughter. He had served as the honourary secretary of Allipade Sri Rama Bhajana Mandira and trustee of Kodibail Sri Mahamayi temple. Besides working for the upliftment of Popadikatte Higher Primary School, Mr. Kottary had served as the treasurer of the local Yakshagana Samithi and conducted several 'Bayalaata' performances over the years.
Padmanabha Kottary, President, DK BJP and M Thungappa Bangera, member of the State Backward Classes Commission were among the many who paid a visit to the deceased's residence and offered condolences.
Not confirmed
While the reports from private hospitals claim that Mr. Kottary had dengue, the Health Department has not confirmed it to be dengue yet.
The blood sample has been sent for testing. Confirming that the death has been caused by dengue is premature at this stage. Validation of the same will only be made after the report is ready, Dr. Arun Kumar, District Vector-borne Diseases Control Officer, has said.
Navoor highly affected
Of the 18 dengue cases detected in Bantwal Taluk, 9 have been reported from Navoor's primary health care centre. Fogging has been carried out at suspected dengue prone areas in the village. Health activists have been creating awareness about preventive measures for checking of dengue. Dengue awareness programmes are being held across the taluk, said Manjunath, Taluk Health Officer.
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