Pakistan is again facing the COVID-19 virus which is very dangerous and killing the people in Pakistan. According to a report, Pakistan reported more than 400 coronavirus cases for a second consecutive day on Sunday as Karachi's positivity rate was recorded as 21.71 percent — the highest in the country.

             Data released by the National Institute of Health (NIH) showed that 406 Covid-19 cases were reported across the country during the last 24 hours. A day earlier, 435 cases were reported — the highest number since March 22. According to the NIH, 14,437 tests were conducted during the last 24 hours. The positivity rate was recorded as 2.81pc while two more deaths were also reported. In addition, 94 patients were in critical care, up from 87 a day prior.

            Meanwhile, a city-wise breakdown of the positivity rate showed that Karachi's was the highest at a whopping 21.71pc, followed by Mardan with 8.77pc and Hyderabad with 8.51pc. In addition, Islamabad's was recorded as 3.45pc while Peshawar's was 3pc.

 

By: Qamber Azeem

The writer belongs to HOPELA Academy Turbat

Kech Balochistan