Country sees sharp spike in Covid-19 cases
Sindh registers 662 cases in a single day, sending the provincial tally to over 6,650 casesISLAMABAD / KARACHI: Pakistan on Friday witnessed a sharp spike – 882 cases – in the number of coronavirus (Covid-19) patients, taking the country’s total tally to 17,699. Punjab, which was ahead of all other provinces regarding the highest number of virus cases, according to the NCOC, is now second to Sindh with 6,340 cases. In Friday’s press conference, Bilawal criticised the federal government for the plight of doctors and healthcare workers. “The problem of the opposition is that they have no alternative proposals,” Chaudhry said in comments on Bilawal’s press conference. No nationwide lockdownBilawal’s press conference came a day after the provincial government announced extension in the lockdown period.
Source: The Express Tribune May 01, 2020 19:27 UTC
