Islamabad's sector I-9 worst hit by virus outbreak

ISLAMABAD: Sector I-9 has emerged as the area worst-hit from coronavirus disease in the capital.

Government has released sector-wise details of people infected with coronavirus in Islamabad. According to official figures, the virus has been confirmed in the highest number of 36 residents in Sector I-9 sector, 32 from Tarlai, 31 from Bhara Kaho, 25 from Lohi Bher, 16 from Sector G8 and 15 from G-7.

At least 14 people suffered from the viral disease in G-6, another 14 in G-10, 13 in G-11, 11 in F-6, another 11 G-9, and the same number in G-13. Around 10 people contracted Covid-19 each in Shehzad Town, I-8 and Soan.

According to official figures, seven people each suffered from coronavirus in F-7, Shah Allah Ditta, Alipur Kirpa, and I-11. Five cases were reported each from I-9  and G-5, four each from F-8, Rawal Town and Rawat. Moreover, three Covid-19 patients were found in H-18, H-13, Khanna Pul, Tarnol, Chara, F-12, Bari Imam, two in Bakka G-17, Gokina, I-11, I-12.

Published in The Express Tribune, May 4^th, 2020.