Doctor loses battle with Covid-19 in Islamabad

ISLAMABAD: A 72-year-old doctor succumbed to the COVID-19 in Islamabad on Saturday.

Islamabad deputy commissioner, Hamza Shafaat in a Twitter statement said this is the second death from the contagion in the capital.

Offering “heartfelt condolences” to the bereaved family, he said his administration is making arrangements for the last rites as per notified standard operating procedures (SOPs).

One 72 years doctor just lost the battle against Covid in Islamabad. This is our second casualty. Heartfelt condolences for the family. We are arranging for the final rituals as per notified SOP. Stay safe every one. May Allah protect all of us. #ICTATaskForce

— Office of Deputy Commissioner Islamabad (@dcislamabad) April 18, 2020

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the country witnessed a sharp increase and rose to 7,481, while eight deaths were reported during the last 24 hours which took the death toll to 143.

Currently, 5,506 patients are being treated at various hospitals and quarantine facilities across the country. The total number of tests conducted, so far in the country stands at 92,584 with 6,416 tests conducted in the last 24 hours.

Moreover, the federal government had extended the lockdown across the country till 28th April for containing the pandemic.