LAHORE: Provincial health minister Dr Yasmin Rashid on Tuesday has confirmed that the number of coronavirus patients in Punjab has escalated to six.
Addressing a press conference, the minister told that a patient belonging to Mandi Bahauddin was admitted to the hospital’s isolation ward yesterday as he was in coma. The patient had recently visited Iran and Muscat, she added.
However, he lost his life on Tuesday morning. The cause of the death will be revealed after the medical reports, Dr Yasmin stated.
While urging the people to take precautionary measure, the minister has advised to avoid unnecessary travel and stay home to curb the spread of the virus. She also asked the doctors to remain alert.