DC Lahore Saliha Saeed dismissed as dengue cases rise to 2,286 in Punjab

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The Chief Minister House confirmed the removal of Deputy Commissioner Lahore Saliha Saeed on Saturday as the situation due to spread of dengue virus got out of control in Punjab.

The dismissal has come subsequent to an added 242 cases of dengue coming to surface in Punjab while two deaths have also been reported, one in Attock and another in Rawalpindi.

The death toll from the virus has now mounted to seven while the total number of patients has reached 2,286 in the province.

Moreover, the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) team also arrived at Rawalpindi’s Family Hospital to observe the situation.