Seeking action against illegal hydrants and water mafia, Karachi Water and Sewerage Board (KWSB) managing director on Monday warned that the novel coronavirus might spread in the metropolis through unregulated water tanker. In a letter to the Sindh police chief, the KWSB’s M.D. said COVID-19 could spread in the city through the illegal water tankers. He maintained that the tanker mafia was selling contaminated water to the people which could cause several diseases, including COVID-19. The managing director urged the Sindh police chief to launch crackdown on the tanker mafia. Earlier today, the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the country had soared to 13,915, after 587 new cases were reported during last 24 hours.
