Punjab Health Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid has said that the provincial government has conducted 40,000 coronavirus tests.
According to media reports, Dr Yasmin Rashid said in her statement that the provincial regime is ensuring the provision of safety equipment to doctors and paramedical staff.
The government is taking every possible step to provide relief to people and to help the daily wagers amidst the coronavirus lockdown, she stressed.
The health minister further stated that the decision pertaining to relaxation or extension in the lockdown will be made after examining the latest situation.
21 CORONAVIRUS PATIENTS
DECLARED FIT AT MAYO HOSPITAL
She confirmed that more 21 coronavirus patients have recovered their health in Mayo Hospital.
Total 68 patients have beaten the deadly virus in Mayo Hospital only, Dr Yasmin said and added that overall 40,000 coronavirus tests have been carried out in the province.
The minister said 256 patients are still under treatment at the Mayo hospital. Dr Yasmin Rashid said the testing capacity of the province to detect coronavirus cases has been increased.
The minister said decision about lockdown would be taken in the light of prevailing situation. “The revival of labourers working on the daily wages is on the cards.” Pakistan has reported 96 deaths from novel coronavirus while the total number of cases has jumped to 5,716.
According to the latest statistics released by the National Command and Operation Centre, out of 5,716 infected persons, 1,378 have recovered their health and were discharged from the hospitals across the country, while 46 are still in critical condition.
