Dengue Cases Continue to Rise Across Punjab
Key Takeaways
- 61 new confirmed dengue cases were reported in Punjab in the last 24 hours.
- The total number of confirmed dengue patients in Punjab has reached 1,618.
- Lahore reported 15 new cases, and Rawalpindi reported 29 new cases.
- Dengue is spread by Aedes mosquitoes, typically biting during the day, and outbreaks peak during the monsoon season (July to October).
- Officials are urging citizens to take preventive measures like removing standing water and using repellents.
Dengue cases are escalating across Punjab, with the Health Department reporting 61 new confirmed cases within the last 24 hours, pushing the total count in the province to 1,618. Major urban centers are significantly affected, as Lahore recorded 15 new cases (totaling 290) and Rawalpindi reported 29 new cases (totaling 756). Dengue, a viral infection spread by Aedes mosquitoes that bite during the day, presents symptoms like high fever and severe pain, with severe forms being life-threatening. These annual outbreaks typically peak during and after the monsoon season, from July to October, when stagnant water facilitates mosquito breeding. Authorities are actively encouraging the public to implement control measures, including removing standing water sources and using repellents, to mitigate the ongoing spread.
