111 new cases of dengue reported in federal capital during last 24 hours

ISLAMABAD (92 News) - A sharp increase has been witnessed in the dengue cases in federal capital. 111 new cases of dengue have been reported during last 24 hours.

According to District Health Officer (DHO), 111 more people were diagnosed with dengue in the last 24 hours. 56 cases were reported in rural areas while 55 cases were reported from urban areas. PIMS Hospital has 50 dengue patients, Federal General Hospital has five dengue patients, CDA Hospital has one while private hospitals have 44 patients of dengue.

DHO Islamabad said that the number of people affected by dengue has reached 4,097. The number of cases in rural areas is 2,369 while the number in urban areas has reached 1,728. Doctors advised that citizens should take precautionary measures as the cases may increase further.