Pneumonia claims 11 more lives in Punjab

Lahore: The pneumonia upsurge has claimed 11 more lives in Punjab within 24 hours.

According to details, the pneumonia cases are on a peak these days amid smog, dry and cold weather. 415 cases were reported from Punjab within 24 hours and 11 children capitulated to the deadly virus.

13720 cases were reported from Punjab during the ongoing winter season while Lahore alone reported 3205 cases.

The deadly score has reached to 309 in the province while hundreds of newborns are under treatment in Lahore’s hospitals suffering from chest infection.

The health experts have identified smog and air pollution as the main factors contributing to the spike in pneumonia cases. Pneumonia is characterized by an infection in the lungs and it is predominantly caused by viral infections.

The young children, especially those under five years old, are more vulnerable to the disease.