Epidemic: Dengue steadily makes its way across Pakistan

Virus grips the nation, with 4,044 dengue cases reported in Punjab and 211 in Sindh. DESIGN: MOHSIN ALAM

LAHORE: 

With an alarming increase of dengue virus cases being reported in all corners of the country, government authorities are scurrying to control the epidemic from spreading further. Control cells have been established in Punjab, while medicines and fumigation of international standards are being, reportedly, imported.

So far 4,044 cases of dengue have been reported in Punjab, out of which 3,576 cases have been reported in Lahore alone.