KARACHI: The number of people affected with the Dengue virus is on the rise in Sindh and Punjab, as there are at least 1,640 patients hospitalized in Sindh and 853 others in Punjab, Geo News reported Monday.At least 1640 people were tested positive for Dengue out of 2974 from January to date in Sindh, with number of deaths at 15 in the province.
Sindh Health Minister Dr Sagheer Ahmed said the Dengue Surveillance Cell is being expanded and liaised with Sindh Blood Transfusion Authority.
According to Punjab Health Department, at least 63 new cases, enhanced the number of affected people to 690 in Lahore. Also, three Dengue patients were found in Faisalabad as well, which totaled 853 the number of Dengue victims in Punjab.
Secretary Health Punjab Fawwad Hasan Fawwad said the dengue situation is on the mend in Rawalpindi and Chakwal.
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