Pakistan
Punjab witnesses rise in Dengue cases
Lahore: An alarming situation has been facing by Pakistan as dengue cases are rapidly increasing, and due to that hospitals are having a large number of patients to deal with.
In the last 24 hours, 188 people were diagnosed with the Dengue virus in Lahore taking the total number of cases to 2,586. Dengue larvae have been collected from 1,471 spots in the city.
Rawalpindi has seen an uptick in cases. More than 40 people reported the fever on Thursday.
According to reports, Punjab has been one of the most affected provinces in the country.
Sindh reported 62 dengue cases in the last 24 hours. Karachi and Hyderabad have reported the highest number of cases in the province.
In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, four people have succumbed to the dengue virus this year. The province has recorded a total of 2,152 cases this year.
Warning signs of severe dengue
Watch for signs and symptoms of severe dengue. Warning signs usually begin in the 24–48 hours after your fever has gone away.
Immediately go to a local clinic or emergency room if you or a family member has any of the following symptoms.
- Belly pain, tenderness
- Vomiting (at least 3 times in 24 hours)
- Bleeding from the nose or gums
- Vomiting blood, or blood in the stool
- Feeling tired, restless, or irritable
Earlier, the Pakistan Meteorological Department warned of a dengue outbreak post-monsoon rains. Eight cities are at a risk from the virus. These include Karachi, Peshawar, Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Multan, and Faisalabad.