KARACHI: Sindh government Spokesman and Advisor on Law, and Environment Barrister Murtaza Wahab on Monday has told that the number of coronavirus patients in the province has escalated to 76.
In a tweet, the advisor said, “50 people who had arrived in Sukkur from Taftaan have tested positive for the virus. So the total patients have reached 76 in Sindh.”
Out of these 76 patients, two have recovered and the remaining 74 are being kept in isolation, he added.
Earlier, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Health Dr Zafar Mirza said, “We’ve increased our diagnostic capacity, and are now able to carry out #coronavirus test in 13 labs across the country.”
He also asserted that the government has taken security measures on borders of the country to prevent spreading of coronavirus. Masses should not get panic and feel scared of the disease and adopt precautions, he advised.
Earlier, Pakistan had confirmed four new cases of the novel coronavirus. According to the Health Ministry of southern Sindh province, three patients who tested positive recently returned from Saudi Arabia.
“Sindh Health Department has 4 new cases of Corona Virus in Karachi. 3 patients returned from Saudi Arab a few days back & were tested positive today & 1 patient has no recent travel history,” the provincial ministry said on Twitter.
Meanwhile, the deadly virus that first originated in the Chinese city of Wuhan in December last year has claimed over 5,000 lives and infected more than 150,000 people across 135 countries and territories.
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Pakistan fully prepared to cope with challenge of coronavirus: Dr Zafar
ISLAMABAD, March 16 (Online): Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on National Health Services, Dr Zafar Mirza on Monday has said Pakistan is fully prepared to cope with the challenge of coronavirus.
Chairing a meeting of emergency core group in Islamabad, the special assistant said the national action plan is being implemented with complete national solidarity.
The special assistant said the flights coming from other countries are only landing in Lahore, Islamabad and Karachi, where the screening systems have been further strengthened and made effective.
He said the people having cough, fever and breathing problem can contact the ministry of health on helpline 1166 whilst staying at home.
Dr Zafar further expressed confidence that with collective efforts, we will overcome this challenge.