Over 11,000 seek flu care at Mayo Hospital, Lahore
Six major government hospitals in Lahore recorded more than 35,000 flu-, COVID-19- and influenza-like visits over seven days as smog and seasonal infections rose.
More than 35,000 patients with flu-, COVID-19- and influenza-like symptoms visited six major Lahore government hospitals in seven days.
Mayo Hospital recorded the highest load, with more than 11,000 patients; Services Hospital saw over 9,800 and Jinnah Hospital more than 1,000.
General Hospital, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital and Children’s Hospital also received thousands with similar complaints.
Rapid testing detected some positive COVID-19 cases; doctors warned against self-treatment of flu-like symptoms.
Residents have been advised to limit unnecessary outdoor exposure, wear masks and keep hygiene as smog and viral illness rise.