Due to an outbreak of conjunctivitis, the Punjabi government has ordered that all public and private schools will be closed for four days.
The educational institutions will be closed from Thursday, September 28, to Sunday, October 1, according to a notification.
Conjunctivitis-afflicted youngsters were present when interim Punjab Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited a government school in Lahore, prompting him to make the decision.
The interim chief minister promptly called the secretary of schools and ordered that sick children not be permitted to attend school.
With over 200 patients entering hospitals every day, the pinkeye (conjunctivitis) outbreak is creating havoc in Lahore, the provincial capital of Punjab, where it accounts for approximately 40% of the disease burden.
Because they are not following safety protocols at school, several pupils have been complaining of eye infections.
Due to a lack of measures, there is a substantial danger that viral conjunctivitis, which is contagious, will spread widely, according to eye experts.
What is pink eye (conjunctivitis) exactly?
When the transparent membrane that lines the eyelid and eyeball becomes inflamed, a pink eye results. The conjunctiva is the name we give to this membrane. Inflamed and swollen conjunctival and small blood vessels are more noticeable. This is why the whites of the eyes are reddish or pink. additionally referred to as pink eye and conjunctivitis.
The most frequent cause of pink eye is viral infection. It can also be brought on by bacterial infections, allergic reactions, and, in babies, partially opened tear ducts.
Even though pink eye can hurt, it rarely affects your ability to see. Treatments can help to lessen pink eye inflammation. Since pink eye can be contagious, getting a quick diagnosis and taking appropriate precautions might help prevent its spread.
Symptoms
The most typical signs of pink eye include redness in one or both eyes, itchiness in one or both eyes, a gritty sensation in one or both eyes, a discharge in one or both eyes that crusts over at night and may make it difficult for your eye or eyes to open in the morning, tearing, and photophobia, or sensitivity to light.
