• Pakistan reported four deaths and 510 new Covid-19 infections
• A total of 18,212 samples were sent for the Covid-19 test
• The positivity ratio stands at 2.80%

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan reported four deaths and 510 new Covid-19 infections in the past few days, revealed the National Institute of Health (NIH) on Friday.

As per the data, a total of 18,212 samples were sent for the Covid-19 test out of which 510 came out positive taking the positivity to 2.80%.

With four deaths due to the virus in the last 24 hours, the death toll in Pakistan has reached 30,537 so far.

On the other hand, 164 patients are in critical care across the country and the total number of cases in the country is 1,563,705.

World Health Organisation (WHO) chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said he was worried that coronavirus case numbers were shooting up, putting more strain on health systems and workers.

The Government of Pakistan (GOP) has increased the testing of COVID after the surge in cases in the last three months. Azra Peoucho, Health Minister of Sindh, told BOL News that the COVID-19 ratio is highest in Karachi. “In view of the possible sixth wave of Corona, the Sindh Health Department has issued orders to administer booster doses to people suffering from other diseases above 60 years of age,” she added.

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