Resurge In Covid, Dengue Cases Ring Alarm Bells.

LAHORE -- The re-emergence of coronavirus has set the alarming bells ringing, as 1782 new cases have been reported in the city in the last 15 days. Four people have lost their lives fighting the Covid-19 while at least 24 others became victim to dengue fever. The rate of positive cases of coronavirus was recorded at 7.5 per cent in Lahore, the highest in the last one year. Experts say that citizens should take a booster dose of Covid-19 to avoid contracting the virus. Booster doses of coronavirus will help prevent the further spread of the contagious virus, they said.

With the increasing number of cases, the Lahore Airport administration has tightened the screening of passengers especially those flying from India into Pakistan. While in view of the increasing cases, the arrangements were also tightened at the Wagah Border. An increase of 165 positive cases has been observed in Lahore recently.

Jinnah Hospital Medical Superintendent Dr Tehsin has advised the citizens to wear masks as well as get both doses of the coronavirus vaccine to avoid the current wave of corona. Expressing his concern, he said that very few citizens were taking the booster dose which was very alarming. Motivating the citizens to get booster doses, he said that those who wanted to get the shot of booster dose could come to Jinnah Hospital anytime. All the coronavirus vaccines are available at Jinnah Hospital 24 hours a day, seven days a week, he added.

Also, on the direction of Federal Health Minister Dr Qadir Patel, the Directorate of Health Service has issued a letter in which it has been directed that strict inspection should be carried out at all entrance points, including airport, Wagah border and Kartarpur corridor.

Along with the growing spread of coronavirus, the rise of dengue virus is also a precursor of a big problem. So far, 24 dengue fever patients have been reported in the city. Due to the accumulation of rainwater in this heavy and strong spell of monsoon, the production of dengue larvae has surged frequently due to which the spread of dengue fever is...