ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has reported six more coronavirus-related deaths during the past 24 hours, pushing the death toll from the disease to 6,558.
According to the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC), 33,365 samples were tested during this period, out of which 671 turned out to be positive.
The number of Covid-19 cases across the country has reached 318,266 with the addition of 671 new cases. There are 8,646 active Covid-19 cases as 303,061 patients have recovered from the disease.
NCOC data tells that more than 3.8 million tests have been conducted in the country so far. 475 patients are in critical condition and getting treatment at various hospitals of the country.
Yesterday, the NCOC has observed that the coronavirus situation can become critical if SOPs are violated by wedding halls. Center has rolled out a set of new guidelines for Wedding halls to prevent the resurgence of cases.
As per the new SOPs, only 300 guests inside the halls and 500 guests for the outdoor function will be allowed. The duration of ceremonies has also been reduced to two hours. (With input from INP)
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