Personal physician of President Asif Ali Zardari, Dr Asim Hussain on Wednesday confirmed that the president had tested positive for COVID-19, adding that his health condition was steadily improving.
In a statement issued by the President House Press Wing, Dr Asim said that a dedicated team of medical experts was closely monitoring his condition, and providing necessary medical care.
Dr Asim Hussain further stated that due to the nature of the illness, the president had been advised to remain in isolation.
President Zardari was shifted to a private hospital in Karachi from Nawabshah - after experiencing health issues.
Separately, Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Memon refuted the reports relating to Zardari's health and said that his health was improving.
In a statement, Memon said that reports suggesting that President Zardari was being shifted to Dubai for medical treatment were not true and that the latter would soon recover completely.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had enquired about the health of President Zardari via a telephone call.
The premier prayed for the early recovery of the president, adding that prayers of the entire nation were with the president.
National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq held a telephonic conversation with President Zardari to inquire about his well-being.
The NA speaker expressed his best wishes for the president's health and prayed for his swift recovery. During the conversation, Sadiq conveyed his hopes for Zardari's full recovery.
Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori had also contacted President Zardari's physician Dr Asim Hussain to inquire about the head of state's health and wish him well.
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