Dengue found in Pindi scrap yards

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RAWALPINDI

INP

 

Officials of the Health Department have found mature larvae of dengue mosquito in scrap yards in Katarian area of Rawalpindi.

The concerned officials eliminated the larvae and sent a report to the higher authorities recommending strict action against the owners of the scrap yards and other shops who did not take proper preventive measures against the dengue mosquitoes.

Meanwhile, according to a report, Environment Protection Department sealed six scrap yards for violation of rules during first week of the current month. The team of the department also visited 244 places, including 180 tyre shops, 61 scrap yards and two nurseries, to check dengue larvae and preventive measures taken by the shop owners.

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