New outbreak.

New Year, new outbreak. PakAistan is somewhat becoming prone to viral and bacterial disAeases. Pakistan is not completely guarded by Covid-19 and now it is under the threat of another bacteArial disease, diphtheria.

According to reports, the NationAal Institute of Health (NIH) has isAsued an advisory to notify the provinces of the outbreak. It is also revealed that it is a life-threatenAing disease and several cases are reported. It is stated that 45 chilAdren and teenagers have lost their lives and hundreds of cases have been reported since November.

It is a highly contagious disease that spreads from person to perAson by coughing, sneezing, and touching even infected clothes. Common symptoms are fever...

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