In view of the increasing cases of dengue in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, a state of emergency has been declared. The Health Department has declared Rawalpindi district as most vulnerable to dengue. According to The Express Tribune, the Punjab Health Department has also declared Lahore district as the most vulnerable.
Over 1,000 teams have been formed in the district to control the situation. According to the data, the number of suspected dengue patients has reached 91 across the district, out of which dengue virus has been found in 29 patients.
Officials of the district administration said that the number of dengue patients is increasing continuously. Giving further details about the rising number of dengue cases, the official said that Kahuta and Chak Jalaldin are the areas from where maximum number of cases have been reported. Apart from this, a large number of dengue larvae are being found continuously in the residential areas of the city interior and cantonment areas.
Cases registered against 724 people:
The official said that cases have been registered against over 724 people for not following the anti-dengue standard operating procedures. In the first week of August, dengue larvae were found in 1,357 homes during 98,120 households tested. As part of the anti-dengue drive, 297 buildings were sealed, while a fine of over Rs 23 lakh has been imposed for negligence so far.
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