Our Correspondent
Islamabad
Pakistan on Monday reported 37 deaths in the last 24 hours by the novel Coronavirus as the number of positive cases has surged to 420,294. The nationwide tally of fatalities has jumped to 8,398.
According to the latest figures by the National Command and Operation Center, 3,795 persons tested positive for Covid-19. The country’s positivity ratio was recorded at 9.71pc as Covid-19 cases continue to soar amid the second wave of the pandemic. The National Command and Operation Centre was informed that around 81pc of the cases are from urban centres and at least 4,503 smart lockdowns were in place across Pakistan. As a result of the SLD strategy, more than 1.5 million people are currently under lockdown.
The positivity ratio in various federating units of the country was recorded as AJK at 11.93pc, Balochistan at 11.61pc, Islamabad at 8.2pc, K-P at 8.22pc, Punjab at 5.54pc, Sindh at 15.83pc and G-B at 2.89pc.The NCOC was further informed that the current positivity ratio of Lahore is 9.74pc, Rawalpindi 12.09pc, Faisalabad 5.28pc, Hyderabad 14pc and Quetta is 7.05pc. At least 2,539 patients are in critical condition and the number is “rising fast”.The NCOC was briefed by provincial chief secretaries, via video link, regarding SOP compliance and was informed that administrative measures, including fines and closures, have been taken in an effort to mitigate the spread of the virus. “Provinces updated NCOC on various activities being taken particularly during SOP compliance week 5-12 December.
