Chiniot becomes first Punjab district to defeat COVID-19
Last updated on: 25 April,2020 06:13 pm
All 10 patients have recovered in 15 days
CHINIOT (Dunya News) – Chiniot has become the first district of Punjab to win the war against coronavirus. 10 patients have been sent home after they successfully recovered from the deadly virus.
Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Riaz said that at present, the city does not have any coronavirus patient. A total of 353 people from the district were tested for coronavirus, out of which 10 tested positive. All 10 patients have now recovered from the virus.
The official said that after receiving treatment at FAST University quarantine center, all 10 patients tested negative and have now been sent home.
He said that four patients Ali Abbas, Nadeem, Rashid and Shahid Imran of Bhuwana, Aun Abbas and Kaneez of tehsil Lalian and 2 patients from Tahirabad area of Chiniot were quarantined after testing positive. All 10 patients have recovered in 15 days.