Pakistan reports first coronavirus death in Mardan

Atta Ur Rehman Khan

18th Mar, 2020. 10:29 pm
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Pakistan has reported its first coronavirus death in Hayatabd medical complex, Peshawar on Monday.

The patient was admitted to Hayatabad Medical Complex (HMC) last night. The patient, 31, was reported to travel from Saudi Arabia to Pakistan.

According to the details, Provincial health minister Taimur Khan Jhagra also shared this sad news on Twitter.

Sad to report one patient who passed away in Mardan.
— Taimur Khan Jhagra (@Jhagra) March 18, 2020

The sources also said, The patient belonged to Hangu. However, he was brought to hospital in a serious condition.

Another suspected case, Tahir, aged 24 was also admitted to HMC. Doctors revealed that Tahir is now in stable condition.

COVID-19 was not “real cause” of person’s death in GB

Earlier today, the death has been reported in CMH Hospital, Gilgit Baltistan.

The sources said that the person was diagnosed of coronavirus but the reason of his death was not COVID-19.

According to the details, the victim was 90-years-old and was a resident of Chillas. The deceased was admitted in CMH Hospital, Gilgit for the past four days and had coronavirus symptoms. The G-B government spokesman said the victim was suffering from pneumonia and fever.