PHOTO: REUTERSAnother doctor died of the novel coronavirus in Peshawar on Tuesday, following which the toll of virus-related fatalities amongst doctors rose to 21 in the province. Meanwhile, a top government health official, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) Health Secretary Imtiaz Hussain, also tested positive for the virus. Dr Bashir had contracted the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) while discharging his duties. Paying rich tribute to the medical professional, the Provincial Doctors Association (PDA) said that Covid-19 has so far claimed the lives of 21 doctors and 40 health workers in the province. Earlier this month, Dr Sultan Zeb had died after he tested positive for the novel coronavirus in the provincial capital.

Source: The Express Tribune November 11, 2020 04:30 UTC