Pakistan's coronavirus cases exceed 450 as Balochistan confirms 65 new cases
Pakistan reports two coronavirus deaths as total cases exceed 450.
LAHORE (Dunya News) - The coronavirus cases in Pakistan have surged to 458 as 245 patients have been tested positive for the epidemic in Sindh, 78 in Punjab, 23 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 81 in Balochistan, seven in Islamabad and 24 in Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Kashmir, Dunya News reported on Thursday.
Number of coronavirus cases in Sindh rose to 245 after Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah reported 28 new cases in the province.
Spokesperson of Balochistan government confirmed five new cases raising the provincial tally to 81.
Earlier, in a tweet, Balochistan CM Jam Kamal also confirmed 60 new cases in the province.
Balochistan
— Jam Kamal Khan (@jam_kamal) March 19, 2020
So far total tests of PCSIR : 353
Positive so far PCSIR : 60
Total :16+60=76
One more coronavirus patient recovers in Sindh
Advisor to Chief Minster Sindh, Murtaza Wahab has said that one more patient of COVID-19 has recovered and tested negative for the virus.
Third patient of COVID19 in Sindh who was being kept in isolation has Alhamdolillah recovered & has tested negative
— SenatorMurtaza Wahab (@murtazawahab1) March 19, 2020
A total of three patients have recovered fully from novel coronavirus.
Punjab’s coroanvirus cases rise to 78 as 45 new cases emerge
Addressing a press conference in Lahore on Thursday, she said that test was conducted on 371 people of which 78 cases have been confirmed.
The minister said that the patients who have been tested positive of novel coronavirus have been separated, adding that 80 percent of people will recover with Panadol.
Dr Yasmeen said that currently four patients suffering from coronavirus are undergoing treatment at Mayo Hospital in Lahore and they are recovering, while two cases from Gujrat have also been reported.
KP reports 4 new cases, tally rises to 23
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Health Department confirmed four new cases of COVID-19. Two of the patients have foreign travel history.
4 new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in KP. 2 patients have foreign travel history, 1 is a relative of a previously confirmed case and 1 has no travel history or known contact with a confirmed case. Total confirmed cases in KP are 23 now. CoronainPakistan
— Health Department KP (@HealthKPGovt) March 19, 2020
Sindh’s tally rises to 213
Adviser to Chief Minister of Sindh Murtaza wahab confirmed 213 cases of coronavirus in the province.
Following is the update of COVID19 affected people in Sindh as on 19.03.20 at 3 PM:
— SenatorMurtaza Wahab (@murtazawahab1) March 19, 2020
Positive =62
Cured=2
Under treatment =60
Pilgrims Sukkur
Total tests conducted 302
Negative 151
Positive 151
Grand Total 213
Cases in Balochistan rise to 45
Cases in Balochistan have increased to 45 after Liaquat Shahwani, spokesperson of the provincial government confirmed 22 new cases.
Bilawal offers to work with federal govt to combat coronavirus
Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Thursday while declaring novel coronavirus a serious problem said that there is no need to point scoring on the issue.
Bilawal said that we all have to fight the virus and stand united in these critical times. "We must stop criticism, blame and political scoring," he said and added federal government will have to bring "some changes" in its action plan.
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Need to fight Coronavirus at all levels: Maryam Nawaz
Vice-president Pakistan Muslim League – Nawaz (PML-N) Maryam Nawaz Sharif said that coronavirus needs to be tackled on all levels.
In a tweet on Thursday, she said that along with taking precautionary measures and following medical guidelines, we should also pray to Almighty Allah in this hour of trial.
Pakistan is facing one of the gravest crises in her recent memory. The spread of corona virus poses a serious threat that needs to be fought at all levels. In the hour of trial, we must take precaution, follow the medical guidelines & pray to Allah SWT for His protection.
— Maryam Nawaz Sharif (@MaryamNSharif) March 19, 2020
KP reports first two coronavirus deaths of Pakistan
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Wednesday reported Pakistan’s first two deaths from the novel coronavirus.
According to KP Health Minister one of the patients, a 36-year-old resident of Hangu, being treated at LRH Peshawar has passed away.
Sadly, a second patient in LRH Peshawar, a 36 yr old, from Hangu, has also passed away, from the Corona Virus.
— Taimur Khan Jhagra (@Jhagra) March 18, 2020
Second victim of coronavirus, 50-year-old Sadaat Khan, who was receiving treatment at Mardan Medical Complex (MMC) passed away. The patient had returned from Saudi Arabia a week ago.
Sad to report one patient who passed away in Mardan.
— Taimur Khan Jhagra (@Jhagra) March 18, 2020
Pakistan Railways to suspend eight trains to Karachi
The Pakistan Railways has Thursday decided to suspend the operation of eight trains to Karachi in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, Dunya News reported.
Federal Minister for Railways Sheikh Rashid Ahmed said the trains will be discontinued from March 25 and the decision has been taken on the Sindh government’s request.
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Grocery stores, pharmacies to remain open 24 hours across Punjab
In a wake of preventing the spread of coronavirus, the Punjab government on Thursday has directed to open grocery stores and pharmacies for 24 hours across the province.
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PCB confirms all 128 COVID-19 tests of PSL players are negative
The Pakistan Cricket Board Thursday confirmed it conducted 128 COVID-19 tests on the players, support staff, match officials, broadcasters and team owners on Tuesday, 17 March, and all results have turned out to be negative, said an official press release.
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Interior ministry shuts Wagah Border for two weeks
Interior Ministry on Thursday has closed Wagah Border in order to curb the spread of deadly coronavirus in the country.
According to the notification issued by the ministry, the border will remain shut for two weeks. The notification further stated that the suspension of activities at the border is in the best interest of both Pakistan and India.
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FO advises Pakistani diaspora to avoid non-essential travel, practice social-distancing
The Foreign Office on Thursday advised the Pakistani community abroad to avoid all non-essential travel, stay clear from points of congregation and practice social-distancing in a responsible manner for the safety of their own and of all around.
“We advise our diaspora to exercise caution and personal responsibility for their personal health as well as of those in their family and communities in line with the advisories of local authorities wherever they may be,” Foreign Office spokesperson Aisha Farooqui said in her opening remarks at the weekly media briefing.
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Sanjrani advises Senators for donating one month salary to fight against virus
Senate Chairman Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani has advised members of the Senate to donate one month salary to make the government financially strong to fight against coronavirus.
He said that it was their social and moral obligation to step forward and contribute towards a cause, said a statement issued here Thursday.
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Anti-polio campaign in KP suspended due to coronavirus
The ongoing anti-polio campaign has been suspended in five districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
According to KP Emergency Operations Center (EOC) coordinator, the campaign which was scheduled from March 16 to 20 and its target was to administer polio drops to over 1.3 million children.
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