NCOC expresses concern over rise in coronavirus cases in Karachi

Dunya News

Sindh remains worst hit province in Pakistan with over 135,000 cases

KARACHI (Dunya News) – National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) Wednesday expressed concern over rise in coronavirus cases and recommended smart lockdown in Karachi to curb recent rise in coronavirus cases.

According to details, NCOC meeting under the chair of Federal Minister for Planning and Development was briefed about rising cases of the virus in the port city. The meeting was informed that out of 747 positive cases, 365 cases were reported in Karachi over the last twenty four hours.

Special Assistant on National Health Services Dr. Faisal Sultan emphasized that smart lockdown, contact tracing and following health protocols is important for disease containment.

The Secretary Health Sindh apprised the forum that civil administration is monitoring the situation and appropriate administrative actions will be taken in consultation with all stakeholders after taking into account disease prevalence and spread pattern.

Sindh remains worst hit province in Pakistan with over 135,000 cases and about 2500 deaths.