New Delhi (NVI): Sindh and Balochistan provinces in Pakistan today banned the congregational prayers at mosques in an effort to contain the coronavirus pandemic.
Sindh has reported the highest number of COVID-19 cases at 421, while Balochistan has registered 131 infections, whereas the total number of confirmed cases stands at 1,193 confirmed in Pakistan, according to Dawn.
A substantial portion of the people infected is those who were travelling back from neighbouring Iran, which has been one of the worst affected countries by the pandemic.
Congregational prayers have been suspended by the Sindh government including Friday congregations, to maintain social distancing.
Meanwhile, Pakistan reported nine coronavirus deaths today.
