Coronavirus cases rise to 96 in Punjab: CM Buzdar

LAHORE: Chief Minister of Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar has confirmed that the provincial tally from the coronavirus has increased to 96.

CM Buzdar took to Twitter and said, “I can confirm that there are currently 96 cases coronavirus positive cases in Punjab.”

The Chief Minister further said, “Out of 96, 71 are pilgrims who arrived from Taftan, 15 cases in Lahore, two cases in Multan, three in Muzaffargarh and one each in Rawalpindi and Jhelum.”

I can confirm that there are currently 96 #COVID19 positive cases in Punjab.
Out of which 71 are Zaireen, 15 in Lahore, 2 in Multan, 3 in Muzafargarh, 3 in Gujrat and 1 each is in Rawalpindi and Jehlum.

Please practice #SocialDistancing and stay safe during this Global Pandemic!

— Usman Buzdar (@UsmanAKBuzdar) March 20, 2020

Usman Buzdar also urged the people of Pakistan too take precautions and said, “Please practice social distancing and stay safe during this global pandemic.”

Earlier today, Pakistan reported its third death from coronavirus as the 77=year-old patient died in Karachi.

So far, 451 cases of coronavirus have confirmed in Pakistan and the virus has been spread in almost every province of the country.