Lahore (HRNW) Punjab reported 35 new dengue cases during last 24 hours, taking the overall number to 667 in 2024, so far, media reported on Sunday, quoting provincial health department spokesperson.
Dengue virus is a mosquito-borne viral disease that has rapidly spread in recent years around the world. Dengue virus is transmitted by female mosquitoes mainly of the species Aedes aegypti and, to a lesser extent, Ae. albopictus.
According to details, Punjab reported 219 fresh dengue cases in last week including 17 during last 24 hours.
Beside creating awareness on dengue spread in masses, the authority has been taking punitive actions against those involved in Dengue SOPs violations.