Pakistan reports 34 deaths from COVID-19, infected cases climb to 2386
The number of coronavirus cases in Pakistan has surged.
LAHORE (Dunya News) – Pakistani authorities on Thursday have reported 34 deaths from novel coronavirus while the total number of cases has surged to 2386.
According to details, 922 patients have been tested positive for the epidemic in Punjab, 761 in Sindh, 276 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 187 in Gilgit-Baltistan,169 in Balochistan, 62 in Islamabad and nine in Azad Kashmir.
So far, 107 patients have recovered in the country while 9 are in critical condition.
Countrywide lockdown to continue till April 14
In an effort to stop the spread of coronavirus, the National Coordination Committee (NCC) has decided to extend the countrywide lockdown till April 14.
Federal Minister for Planning Asad Umar informed that goods transport carrying food will remain open, while medicines will be available for the general public in all four provinces of the country.
Rate of rise in coronavirus cases may be gauged in one week: PM Imran
Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan said that coronavirus situation in Pakistan is feared to aggravate however, the rate of rise in the cases may be gauged in one week time.
While addressing the inaugural ceremony of Cantonment General Hospital in Rawalpindi, the premier said that the government has been preparing to combat coronavirus since January.
Demand for medical supplies and safety gear for coronavirus treatment has increased globally, he told.
PM Imran said doctors, nurses and other medical staff are in the frontline of battle against coronavirus and they will be provided with the necessary protective equipment to ensure their safety and health.
