KARACHI: The first coronavirus-related loss of life in Sindh was reported by the provincial well being officers on Friday because the variety of circumstances in Pakistan continues to climb.
Confirming the loss of life of the 77-year-old Karachi resident, Sindh Well being Minister Dr Azra Fazal Pechuho stated that the deceased “had most cancers, diabetes and blood stress. The affected person didn’t have any journey or contact historical past”.
The minister additionally suggested refraining from coming in touch with the aged as previous folks with underlying medical situations are extra prone to the virus.
Pakistan’s tally of the novel coronavirus sufferers crossed 450 on Friday with Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa confirming 4 new circumstances.
In the intervening time, Sindh has 245 confirmed circumstances, Balochistan 81, Punjab 80, Okay-P 27, Gilgit-Baltistan 21, Islamabad 5 and Azad Jammu and Kashmir one.
The numbers will change as new info is available in.