Pakistan coronavirus cases nearing 50,000-mark

at 6:27 pm
COVID-19: Pakistan imposes mini-lockdown in Islamabad

New Delhi (NVI): The total number of positive coronavirus in Pakistan has increased by more than 2,500 cases, taking the overall tally to 49,051 with at least 1,037 fatalities recorded so far.

Looking at the breakdown of cases, Sindh province has reported 19,924 coronavirus cases, highest among all the provinces, while Punjab has 17,382 positive cases.

On the other hand, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa has recorded 6,815 cases, Balochistan is at 2,968, Gilgit-Baltistan at 579, Islamabad at 1,138 and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir is at 133 cases so far, according to Geo News.

Prime Minister Imran Khan has urged the religious leaders to play their role in creating awareness about adopting safety measures against coronavirus.

So far 13,101 patients have recovered from the virus, according to the country’s Health Ministry.

Pakistan has started easing in phases the coronavirus lockdown and partially resumed its domestic air services.