Our Correspondents
Larkana/Peshawar
Five doctors, including two lady doctors, have tested positive for coronavirus in a Ratodero town on Thursday, according to District Health Officer (DHO). According to district health authorities, three doctors among five are medical officers at taluka hospital Ratodero, while two female Covid-19 positive doctors were performing duties at basic healthcare centres.
Nine family members of infected male doctors also tested positive for the novel coronavirus, while the reports of other family members are still awaited. The infected doctors and family members have been isolated at home.
The country is witnessing a consistent increase in coronavirus cases while the health professionals working on front line are also falling prey to the pandemic. Overall 273 doctors, 75 nurses and 171 health staff members became victim of coronavirus so far.
Meanwhile, KP’s Minister for Housing Dr Amjad Ali tested positive for the novel coronavirus on Thursday. The minister said he was experiencing symptoms of the virus and after his test result came back positive, he self-quarantined at home.
Earlier today, K-P Senator Mirza Afridi tested positive for the coronavirus for a second time. His test result came back positive on April 27. The senator took another test 10 days later and the result was the same.
