Published 14:54 IST, March 31st 2020
Coronavirus: Pakistan reports 1,865 cases, death toll reaches 25
The number of coronavirus cases in Pakistan reached 1,865 on Tuesday, showing a constant upward trajectory with officials scrambling to contain the spread.
- World News
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The number of coronavirus cases in Pakistan reached 1,865 on Tuesday, showing a constant upward trajectory with officials scrambling to contain the spread of the dreaded disease by appealing to the public to remain inside as people in many cities were seen roaming out.
The Ministry of Health Services in its date on the dedicated website showed that the largest province of Punjab had maximum of 652 patients. It is followed by Sindh with 627, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP) with 221, Balochistan 153, Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) 148, Islamabad 58 and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir 6 cases of COVID-19. The website reported 148 new patients in the last 24 hours.
So far 25 people died due to the disease, while 52 recovered. Another 12 were in critical condition at various hospitals.
Updated 14:45 IST, March 31st 2020