Flu cases double at Karachi hospitals in over a week amid seasonal shift
• JPMC, CHK report more cases over past 10 days than first half of month • Experts advise frequent hand washing, avoiding close contact with sick people and staying hydrated KARACHI: The city is seeing a spike in the number of flu cases over the past eight to 10 days, senior health experts shared on Monday, urging people to take precautionary measures to cope with changing weather conditions. “We…
Karachi is experiencing a rapid increase in flu cases over the past week, with senior health experts attributing the surge to the changing weather as winter approaches. Dr Irfan Siddiqui, heading the emergency department at Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC), reported that while 30 to 40 flu-like patients were seen daily over the past month, the number has now jumped to 70 to 80 per day.
The head of the emergency department at CHK, Dr Imran Sarwar, echoed similar findings, noting that the cases have more than doubled in just over a week. Both doctors emphasized that the spike is likely due to the shift towards winter, particularly the drop in nighttime temperatures. Siddiqui warned that the elderly, children, and those with weakened immune systems, as well as younger individuals aged 18 to 32, were most vulnerable to the virus.
He advised people to practice good hygiene, stay hydrated, and avoid close contact with sick individuals to prevent the spread of the flu.
Written by urgent.news from Dawn's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
This story
This is one outlet's version. Read the fullest account.
