Twenty-one more measles cases reported in Lahore

LAHORE: Twenty-one more children, affected by measles, have been admitted in Mayo Hospital of Lahore, raising the number of patients more than 1100 in the current year, Geo News reported.

In the beginning 13 days April, at least 200 measles affected children have been admitted in Mayo Hospital, however, five children have died in past three days.

Medical Superintendent (MS) Mayo Hospital, Dr Zahid Pervaiz said two special wards have been set for measles patients, adding seriously affected children are being treated in Intensive Care Unit (ICU).