LAHORE, Dec 24: A spokesman for the Punjab health department has said that two new patients of dengue fever have been admitted during the last 24 hours.

A handout issued here on Wednesday said five patients had been discharged after recovery and as many are under treatment.

Six patients were under treatment in Mayo hospital. Of them, two have been discharged after recovery.

Two new dengue patients have been admitted to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, three were discharged and one is under treatment.

No dengue patient is under treatment in Services, Jinnah, Lahore General and Children hospitals.