Tag: infection
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Lockdown restrictions revised in Punjab
The Punjab government on Thursday revised the terms of the lockdown imposed in multiple districts of the province as major cities grapple with crippling fog. In its amended notification, the Primary and Secondary Healthcare Department of the province notified that call centres and international information technology companies will be allowed to operate during the lockdown.…
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Punjab imposes partial smart lockdown for four days
The Government of Punjab, after approval from the Chief Minister, has ordered “restricted movement” in some areas of Punjab to combat smog. The areas of Lahore Division (District Lahore, Nankana Sahib, Sheikhupura, Kasur), District Gujranwala, District Hafizabad, and District Narowal, have the worst Air Quality Index (AQI), becoming potential hotspots for Conjunctivitis, and will go…
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15,105 pink eye cases reported in 24 hours in Punjab
Conjunctivitis infections are increasing in Punjab with 15,105 new cases reported during the last 24 hours. According to Primary Health Punjab, 3 lakh 79 thousand 690 cases of conjunctivitis were reported this year. Moreover, 22,481 cases were reported in Lahore this year, while 916 new patients were reported in the past 24 hours. Whereas in…
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Injection causing vision loss withdrawn from market
Federal Health Minister Nadeem Jan has banned the sale and usage of Avastin injection that led to severe eye infections and loss of vision. On Sunday, Caretaker Chief Minister of Punjab, Mohsin Naqvi, held a meeting with the Health department and doctors to discuss the matter. Held a crucial meeting with Health Department and Doctors…
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Increase in Pink Eye cases; IHRA releases SOPs
Lahore is in the throes of the spread of Pink Eye — medically known as conjunctivitis. According to health department officials, 85 new cases of conjunctivitis have been reported in the city within the past 36 hours. Several cases have also been reported in Karachi, Hyderabad, Rawalpindi and other cities. What is Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis)?…
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Two kangaroos die at Lahore zoo
A male and a female kangaroo died in Lahore Zoo on Thursday. As per reports, the male kangaroo died after suffering from a jaw infection while the female kangaroo was unwell for a long time. Both were provided medical assistance but couldn’t survive, the officials said. Now13 adult kangaroos and three baby kangaroos are left…
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Infected Italian priest dies after giving respirator to younger coronavirus patient
An Italian priest infected with coronavirus gave up a respirator his parishioners bought for him to a younger patient — and then died from the deadly bug, according to reports. Reverend Giuseppe Berardelli, 72, refused to take the respirator while in a hospital after finding out the other patient — who was a complete stranger…