Coronavirus Updates: Number of coronavirus cases in Pakistan surge to 1,106

Coronavirus Updates: Pakistan’s coronavisus cases are continuously on the rise despite strict measures by the provincial and federal government.
The authorities have confirmed that nationwide 1,106 people have been reported with coronavirus.
8 new cases were reported in Sindh on Thursday, 7 in Karachi and 1 in Hyderabad, taking the provincial tally to 421.

The national dashboard reported 12 new cases in Balochistan taking the provincial tally to 131 and 5 new cases in Islamabad.
As per the report issued by the Health Department KP 43 new cases were reported in the province, taking the provincial tally to 121.

Gilgit-Baltistan reported 3 new cases on Thursday , taking its toll to 84

Eighth death from the novel coronavirus was confirmed on Wednesday.

oronaOn Tuesday a patient from Punjab passed away. Provincial Minister of Punjab for primary and secondary healthcare, Dr Yasmin Rashid confirmed on her official twitter handle.

In her Tweet She wrote:

“Unfortunately, a #COVID19 Patient Afrasiyab, aged 57, who was admitted in Mayo Hospital, lost his life today. These are indeed difficult times for the whole country. Only way we can fight this pandemic is by staying indoors and following the precautionary measures.”

Earlier, a doctor from GB died. He was screening pilgrims who were returning to Pakistan from Iran. He was tested positive for coronavirus.

On March 22, Ajmal Wazir Adviser to Chief Minister on Information Khyber Pakhtunkhwa confirmed the country’s fourth death from the coronavirus.

Pakistan’s third death was reported on March 20 Dr Azra Fazal Pechuho Sindh Health Minister had confirmed the death of a 77-year-.

Two people from KP who were reported the country’s first deaths.

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