Covid-19 cases in the Sindh province are witnessing an upward trajectory as Friday saw record cases of 822 in the province, the daily report revealed.
822 cases were reported during the past 24 hours after performing 10,641 cases.
Four more people lost their battle against the virus during the past 24 hours, contrary to 322 recoveries during the same period. As many as 37 patients are put on ventilators,” he said while sharing the figure of critically-ill Covid-19 patients.
Out of 822 fresh cases in the province, 621 cases were reported from the city.
The statistics of the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) has shown that 2,304 new cases of COVID-19 and 37 more deaths were recorded across the country during the last 24 hours on Friday.
The tally of deaths reached up to 7,092 in Pakistan, whereas, the number of active cases of coronavirus reached up to 23,641 and the total count of infections stood at 352,296. 1,219 patients are in critical condition due to the virus.
36923 tests were conducted during the last 24 hours and the country has so far carried out 4,847,105 tests. 714 more patients recovered from the virus, whereas, the total number of recoveries stands at 321,563 patients.Amid a resurgence in cases across Europe and other countries, there are fears of a second wave in Pakistan as well. To contain the outbreak, the government has made wearing of masks mandatory in public places.
Authorities also announced the shutting of all parks and entertainment venues by 6 p.m. and markets, shopping centers, restaurants and banquet halls by 10 p.m. nationwide.
“After more than 70 days, the national Covid positivity ratio was higher than 3% yesterday. NCOC [National Command and Operations Centre] has tightened restrictions on some high risk public activities. However, the rising spread of the disease can only be controlled if people believe in the need for precautions,” Asad Umar, the head of the country’s COVID-19 response, tweeted.
In May, Pakistan eased virus restrictions and reopened businesses which were closed in March.
