After a brief hiatus following the first case, COVID-19 cases spiked as more pilgrims returning from Iran tested positive for the virus. As much as 4,203 are suspected COVID-19 patients whereas 124 have fully recovered, they added. 100 and 40 bedded field hospitals established in Rawalpindi and Sargodha, in just few days, for the isolation of #COVID19 patients. He further said that he will request Prime Minister Imran Khan to extend the lockdown by another two weeks. As of today No of confirmed #COVID19 cases has reached at 2,594 including 701 Zaireen, 821 Tableeghi Jamaats' members, 89 prisoners and 983 others.

Source: The Express Tribune April 13, 2020 04:39 UTC