Two die of Congo virus, several hospitalised in Loralai

LORALAI: Two people died of Crimean Congo Haemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) commonly known as Congo virus here on Saturday while several others were hospitalised.

According to health department sources, Bacha Khan son of Sultan Yasinzai from Chamzai affected of Congo virus expired while being shifted to Quetta for treatment.

Another woman in the locality also fell prey to the Congo virus. Several people were hospitalized after they were found affected with the virus. The affected people alleged that the spray carried out by the livestock department was not enough and solid steps should be taken on large scale in this regard. —