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PRO/AH/EDR> Crimean-Congo hem. fever – Pakistan (21): (KP)
Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever -- PakistanCongo virus has been detected in Booni Chitral district after a butcher of Afghan nationality has been tested positive. Two butcher shops in the area have been sealed and the butchers and family members asked to undergo testing for the virus. Of note, butchery and bread baking (Tandoor nan bai) jobs are taken up by Afghan nationals.Residents of the area immediately expressed their fear and demanded from the government to send special medical teams to Booni Read more [...]
