COVID-19 Claims 100 Lives In Pakistan Over Last 24 Hours

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COVID-19 claims 100 lives in Pakistan over last 24 hours

The Official figures show that 4, 084 new case of Coronavirus emerged in different parts of the country during the same period.

LAHORE: (UrduPoint/Pakistan Point News-March 30th, 2021) Pakistan reported 100 deaths due to COVID-19 during last 24 hours.

The Official figures showed that 4, 084 new case of Coronavirus emerged in different parts of the country during the same period.

According to latest statistics issued by the National Command and Operation Centre, it is pertinent to mention here that 600,278 patients recovered so far from the disease, while total active Covid cases are 48,566.

Meanwhile, registration for vaccination of senior citizens aged 50 to 59 begins from today. Eligible citizens can send National Identity Card number through SMS to 1166 for registration.

President Arif Alvi and his wife Samina Alvi tested positive for COVID-19 who isolated themselves. On March 15, they got their first anti-COVID-19 jab.

Taking to Twitter, Arif Alvi said that he has tested positive for COVID-19 and prayed that may Allah have mercy on all Covid affectees.

Defence Minister Pervez Khattak also tested positive for the deadly infection. Sindh Governor Imran Ismail made this announcement through his Twitter account.

COVID-19 cases are rapidly increasing in the country, and Lahore is now at the top in terms of cases as compared to all other cities. Wearing masks and adhering to COVID-19 protocol was declared mandatory.

Fida Hussnain

Fida Hussnain is a lahore based journalist. He writes on politics, religion, social issues and climate change. He is also a research fellow at University of Gujrat.