ISLAMABAD: Toll of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Pakistan rose to 519 with three fatalitis, by Saturday morning after Sindh reported more positive patients of the virus in the province.
According to province-wise break up of cases on Saturday (March 21) morning, Sindh is topping the list with 267 positive infection were reported while in Punjab 96 cases, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 23, Balochistan 92, Islamabad Capital Territory 10, Gilgit-Baltistan 30 and AJK 01. So far three deaths were confirmed two in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa an one in Sindh.
Pakistan has so far confirmed three fatalities from the pandemic, with latest casualty being a 77-year-old man in Karachi on Friday (yesterday). The first two deaths were reported in Mardan and Hangu of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The death in Karachi was verified by Sindh Health Minister Dr Azra Fazal Pechuho. The victim had no travel history and was admitted to a private hospital on Thursday in critical condition. She urge masses to take preventive measures to avoid rise in the toll of patients.
Globally, 185 countries have been affected, more than 10,000 people have died and more than 250,00 infected by the disease as it spreads rapidly to new territories.
The epicentre of the outbreak has now shifted to Europe, which is recording a rapid rise in new cases every day.
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