The government portal keeping track of the outbreak also registered 3,256 new infections after testing 41,771 samples, receiving back a positivity rate of 7.8 percent. There are currently 66,377 active cases of Covid-19, with 4,549 of them in critical care units, NCOC said. A meeting of the NCOC also allowed the reopening of all government and private offices with 50 percent attendance from Monday (May 17). However, despite allowing normal life back on track, the body made it clear that the ban on tourism activities will continue until further notice. All tourism sites including the northern areas will remain closed in the light of the decision.

Source: Pakistan Today May 19, 2021 05:48 UTC