Punjab remains in the clutches of the dengue virus with 87 new cases reported on Friday. The latest health department data reveals a total of 14,258 confirmed cases in the province. Lahore leads with 6,494 cases followed by Rawalpindi, 2,626, Gujranwala 1,512, Multan 1,365, and Faisalabad 842.
The situation persists with Lahore reporting 44 new cases, Rawalpindi two , Gujranwala 20, Multan five and Faisalabad 13 cases. Additionally, Sheikhupura, Sahiwal, and Jhang each reported one case within 24 hours. Currently, 94 Dengue patients receive treatment in various hospitals with 53 in Lahore district hospitals.