Overall, the nationwide positivity ratio in the country is 4.5 per cent, [while] 15 major cities across Pakistan have a higher positivity ratio,” said a press release issued by the NCOC that held a session to discuss in length the recent surge in the positivity ratio. Meanwhile, the NCOC on Monday warned that the positivity ratio of Covid-19 had increased rapidly in 15 major cities. Furthermore, the NCOC was told that the recent health guidelines will remain enforced in 16 major cities till January 31, 2021. These areas include New Muslim Town C Block, Tipu Block, Babar Block, Raza Block, Sikandar Block, Umar Block, Anarkali, Mozang, Gulshan Ravi, Johar Town, Township, Samanabad, DHA Phase 6, some areas of Askari XI, DHA A Block, HEFC Society B Block, Cavalry Ground and Garden Town. The meeting also discussed the introduction of rapid testing of Covid-19, and the decision to declare Rawalpindi Institute of Urology as Covid-19 Hospital.

Source: Pakistan Today November 09, 2020 12:47 UTC