COVID-19 cases surpass 38,000 in Pakistan; 822 dead

at 6:02 pm

New Delhi (NVI): The total number of positive coronavirus in Pakistan has increased by more than 1,500 cases, taking the overall tally to 38,290 with at least 822 fatalities recorded so far.

Looking at the breakdown of cases, Sindh province has reported 14,916 coronavirus cases, highest among all the provinces, while Punjab has 13,914 positive cases.

On the other hand, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa has recorded 5,678 cases, Balochistan is at 2,310, Gilgit-Baltistan at 501, Islamabad at 866 and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir is at 105 cases so far, according to Geo News.

In addition to this, the Civil Aviation Authority of Pakistan has extended the suspension of international flight operations till May 31, according to the directions of the government.

Meanwhile, Punjab government has allowed large shopping malls across the province to reopen from Monday, according to media reports.