Coronavirus Cases: coronavirus in pakistan 2020

The number of confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Pakistan has risen to 137 as of Monday after 83 new cases were reported.coronavirus in pakistan 2020

The number of confirmed cases in Sindh rose to a total of 104 after more cases — two in Karachi and 26 from Taftan (travelled to Sukkur) — were reported in the province on Monday.

Back on Sunday, Punjab had reported its first case, while the Sindh government had reported 18 new cases (13 from Sukkur and five from Karachi). One new case was also reported from Islamabad.
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Globally, 158 countries have been affected, more than 6,500 people have died and more than 170,000 infected by the disease called 'COVID-19' as it spreads rapidly to new territories.crona varis in pakistan

1. Status of cases in Pakistan
2. Number of cases in Pakistan
3. Total coronavirus cases 137
4. Active cases
5. 135
6. Recovered cases

1. Serious/Critical 0
2. Deaths
3. 0

Coronavirus: Dr Zafar Mirza tells nation not to panic, calls for social distancing

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ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Health Dr Zafar Mirza said on Monday that the total number of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus had reached 94.

He said that people should not panic and instead focus on the positive aspect of the situation. "Ninety-seven to 98% of the people who are infected with the coronavirus recover," he said.

Dr Mirza said that the number of affected persons rose to 94 as some pilgrims who had gone to Taftan from Sukkur had tested positive to the infection.

He said that pilgrims from Taftan were quarantined after which they were sent back to their respective provinces through a systematic process.

Dr Mirza said that the provinces, taking a wise decision, decided to conduct tests of the pilgrims again. "During the retests, positive cases of the coronavirus were received," he said.

He urged people not to panic due to the rise in number of coronavirus cases but to think logically. Dr Mirza assured people that the government was keeping a keen eye on the issue and was taking effective steps to contain the virus. crona varis in pakistan

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Rangers deployed at three airports to help with screening
Dr Mirza said that the health ministry had sought the help of Rangers who will assist in the screening process at three airports in the country. He praised screening methods in the country but said that there was always the possibility of a person escaping the screening process.

"Normally, when you have passengers from two to three international flights, a rush ensues and some people escape the process," he said.

Who should be tested for the virus?
The prime minister's aide revealed that 14 laboratories throughout the country were testing for the coronavirus. "We were among the first countries in the world who got the coronavirus testing kits. This helped us a lot," he said.

He said that people who suffer from the common cold should not get themselves tested. "This testing is not so that we can get our doubts cleared as to whether we have the virus or not," he said. "If we were to test everyone who sneezed or coughed, our kits will be exhausted."

Dr Mirza said that those people who recently came from abroad should be tested for the virus. "However, if you have returned from abroad and if you're suffering from fever, coughing or having difficulty in breathing, then you need to get tested," he said.

Dr Mirza said that those people whose relatives went abroad and they showed symptoms of coughing, fever or difficulty in breathing then they should also get tested as they might have come into contact with them. coronavirus in pakistan 2020

"If you do not have a travel history or the person you came into contact with does not have a travel history, then please don't go for testing," he said. "These tests are not to clear doubts. They are for genuine cases only."

Sindh CM Murad Ali Shah says coronavirus cases will increase

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah said Monday the coronavirus cases in Pakistan would increase in the coming days but advised that there was no need to panic as the provincial government was taking action to contain the infection.coronavirus in pakistan 2020

Addressing a press conference a few hours after Sindh reported its 76th case, he said: "The coronavirus cases will increase. However, it is not necessary that everyone has to be brought to the hospital."

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The chief minister noted that at least 25 people who were diagnosed with the infection were undergoing treatment in various hospitals of the province. He went on to disclose the travel history of those who were infected with the virus.

"11 more people have tested positive for the coronavirus," Shah said. "According to the information I have received, eight cases [of the coronavirus] in Sindh were originated from Syria," he said.

"Three patients had a travel history to Dubai, three to Iran, and five patients had travelled to Saudi Arabia," he said, adding that the information about Saudi Arabia was not fully confirmed.

Shah said one patient who contracted the virus had travelled to Qatar, while another had gotten infected in Balochistan. "Only five cases of local transmission of the infection have taken place but I think there may be more cases [of local transmission]," he said.

The chief minister lamented that "after shutting down schools people went to sea view" and that he could not "close everything, people also have to play their role".

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