Coronavirus takes 37 lives, total cases stand at 2547 in Pakistan
The number of coronavirus cases in Pakistan has surged.
LAHORE (Dunya News) – Pakistani authorities on Friday have reported 37 deaths from novel coronavirus while the total number of cases has surged to 2547.
According to details, 977 patients have been tested positive for the epidemic in Punjab, 783 in Sindh, 343 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 190 in Gilgit-Baltistan, 175 in Balochistan, 68 in Islamabad and 11 in Azad Kashmir.
So far, 126 patients have recovered in the country while 10 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.
