MULTAN: Yet another patient died of seasonal influenza in Multan taking the death toll to 24 as per the reports on Thursday.
The deceased, a 22-year-old girl hailing from Layyah, was under treatment at Nishtar Hospital, informed the hospital sources.
The spokesperson for the Multan’s health department remarked that three more influenza patients have been admitted to Nishtar Hospital in last 24 hours.
A team of specialist doctors arrived in Multan in the first week of January for the treatment of influenza. The team has been deployed at Nishtar Hospital while a massive influenza vaccination drive has been launched in Multan region to control the epidemic.
Chief Minister Punjab Shehbaz Sharif has already taken notice of the spread of influenza and directed relevant authorities to take all possible measures for its prevention. He also advised them to organise awareness campaign regarding the illness.
Seasonal influenza can spread through contact with the bacteria discharged by an infected person’s coughing and sneezing. Pregnant women, senior citizens, and children are at higher risk of contracting it.
