The Punjab health department has established smog counters in all hospitals of the province following smog and presence of dangerous toxics in the air.

Communities are advised to take precautionary measures to avoid any health complication, DG Health Services, Dr Haroon Jahangir, said. According to him, smog intensity has been increased manifold in various cities of Punjab which has posed high risk for acute respiratory infection and eye ailments among people engaged in outdoor activities. He urged the people for taking precautionary measures comprising masks use, frequent hand wash and avoid excursions in smog weather. In this regard, the government has launched comprehensive actions against smog by all the departments. Health department has established smog counters in all hospitals of the province. Medicine and treatment facilities for the patients suffering from ill effects of smog are assured throughout the province, the DG said.

He said that outdoor activities should be limited to the essential tasks and they should wear mask; windows and doors should be kept closed to avoid smog entry in the indoor.

Copyright Business Recorder, 2019