KARACHI: At least seven people have died from the deadly dengue virus in Karachi, Sindh Minister for Information Sharjeel Inam Memon said Tuesday.

Earlier, Minister for Climate Change Senator Sherry Rehman had predicted a 50% increase in dengue virus infections, particularly in Karachi.

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The federal minister claimed there is an “outbreak” of dengue in Karachi, where hundreds of patients are admitted to hospitals every day.

At least 37 people have so far lost their lives due to dengue viral infection at different public and private health facilities in Karachi following an unprecedented surge in the vector-borne disease cases during the last six weeks.

Many health facilities refused to provide data, while others confirmed that dengue had caused deaths during the last few weeks but sought time to provide the confirmed number of dengue cases and deaths.