Covid claims life as cases spurt in Sindh

Health ministry claims positivity ratio to be 2.52 per cent

ISLAMABAD:

The National Institute of Health (NIH) on Sunday confirmed that one death was reported in Sindh from coronavirus during the last 24 hours.

As per the data shared by the NIH, 106 new Covid-19 cases were reported during the last 24 hours across the country. The case positivity ratio was 2.52 per cent, while 22 patients were in critical condition.

As many as 4,213 Covid-19 tests were conducted. 413 tests were conducted in Lahore, out of which, 24 cases were confirmed with a ratio of 5.81 per cent; 179 tests were conducted in Islamabad, out of which, 10 cases were reported confirmed with a ratio of 5.59 per cent. 36 cases were confirmed from 551 tests in Karachi with a ratio of 6.53 per cent.

Meanwhile, Health Minister Abdul Qadir Patel said the government had strengthened the role of border and health services in Pakistan to deal with any sub-variant of Covid-19.

The minister said that all entry points of the country including airports were under surveillance.

There will be rapid tests and screening of passengers at all airports, he added.

He said the situation was completely under control and asked the general public to avoid paying heed to rumours.

He added 90 per cent of the country's population already got the Covid-19 vaccine. "An efficient system with a proper management team is fully functional in the country to remain vigilant and is ready to make an emergency plan to deal with any sub-variant of Covid-19," the minister added.