Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah announced on Friday that the province will go under a three-day lock-down.

“People should go into complete isolation for three days.” CM Shah said. “It is important for people to remain inside their homes.”

According to the details, During its briefing to the committee, the Sindh health department informed the participants that there were 151 cases in Sukkur. The results of 420 samples from Sukkur. Phase 2 were yet to be released as were those of 83 samples from Larkana.

Karachi (March, 19th, 2020): Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah presides over 22nd meeting of Taskforce on Coronavirus here on Thursday at CM House. pic.twitter.com/TWRHbIavZs

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Coronavirus: CM says Sindh govt to distribute ration bags

Earlier on March 19, Chief Minister Sindh Murad Ali Shah on Thursday ordered authorities of Sindh government to distribute ration bags to the needy as the province takes measures to battle the coronavirus.

The sources said that this decision was taken in a high-level meeting held at the CM House.

Earlier today, one coronavirus patient lost his life in Sindh.

With a very heavy heart we’re confirming the first death of #COVID19 in #Sindh. The 77 year old patient was a resident of Karachi & had a history of carcinoma, diabetes and hypertension with no travel and contact history. #SindhHealth #CoronaVirusPakistan pic.twitter.com/NZbOQoncv3

— Health and Population Welfare Department, Sindh (@SindhHealthDpt) March 20, 2020