In a video message, the chief minister said that during the last 24 hours (Friday 8am to Saturday 8am), 531 new samples were tested, of them 104 came out positive. “This is quite worrisome and the solution lies in social distancing and observing the lockdown in true letter and spirit,” he said. SHC upholds ban on congregational prayers“This is 20 per cent of the total tested cases, which is the highest average of positive cases in the world,” he said. CM calls for social distancing even from family“Even in the post-lockdown period, people will have to ensure social distancing at their workplaces, at homes and even in buses,” he maintained. CM Murad said that the on-going lockdown was taken lightly by some people, which caused an increase in numbers in the city and elsewhere.

Source: The Express Tribune April 11, 2020 14:37 UTC