Amid looming Congo virus, govt advises citizens to 'be careful'

Amid looming Congo virus, govt advises citizens to 'be careful'
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Summary The Congo outbreak is feared in Punjab as well. The Health Department has issued an alert

ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – The federal government has issued an advisory telling the citizens to ‘be careful’ amid the looming Congo virus threat ahead of Eid-ul-Azha after one patient passed away on Wednesday, Dunya News reported.

According to details, a 54-year-old patient originally from Balochistan was being treated for Congo virus in Multan but he passed away earlier today (Wednesday).

The cattle markets as well as the citizens are advised to exercise care at all times while going near or touching the sacrificial animals.

The medical experts have said that it is better to keep distance even after bringing the animals home. The

The virus can spread by touching or kissing the sacrificial animal if it is infected. The experts have also emphasized the need of anti-Congo virus sprays in the markets.

The Congo outbreak is feared in Punjab as well. The Health Department has issued an alert.

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