–Total coronavirus cases reach 986 in Sindh, 269 patients recovered so farKARACHI: Owners and chief executive officers (CEO) of private hospitals along with leading doctors of the country have urged Sindh Chief Minister (CM) Syed Murad Ali Shah to extend the lockdown beyond the given date of April 14, warning that the spread of coronavirus could not be controlled otherwise. The development came on Tuesday during a meeting between the Sindh CM and health workers here at the CM’s House. The chief minister told the participants of the meeting that he wanted their support, cooperation and guidance to fight coronavirus. The chief minister also expressed deep sorrow and grief over the sad demise of Dr Qadir Soomro, saying that his sacrifice has saved the lives of a large number of patients. Skin Specialist Dr Abdul Qadir Soomro had passed away after getting infected on March 28 when he was helping COVID-19 suspects and patients.

Source: Pakistan Today April 07, 2020 17:26 UTC