KARACHI: The number of coronavirus cases have been rising steadily as the nation reported the highest number of cases since mid-July
According to the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC), 2,165 new cases of COVID-19 and 17 more deaths were recorded across the country during the last 24 hours. The total number of recorded cases has reached 354,461
The total death toll has reached up to 7,109 in Pakistan, whereas 1316 people are said to be in a critical condition suffering the disease. The number of active cases of COVID-19 reached up to 24,938. During past 24 hours, over 34,535 tests have been conducted out of which 2,165 were positive.
Sindh has been the worst affect province and recorded 153,873 COVID-19. In the statement by Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah, Sindh recorded 822 cases and lost four people to the coronavirus on Friday. Out of the new cases recorded, 621 were from Karachi.
Chief Minister House Sindh has barred in wake of rising COVID-19 cases in the province and issued a fresh advisory. A ban would also be imposed on smoking cigarettes within its premises.
Under the new guidelines, wearing a facemask is mandatory within the CM House besides strict instructions for the employees to use hand sanitizers and maintain social distancing.
The number of employees at the CM House has been reduced to one-third and the attendance rule would also be applied to the security and protocol officials and personnel. Employees above the age of 50 will work from home while those visiting the CM House would be checked for temperature via thermal gun.
The employees having symptoms of flu and fever would not be allowed to visit the CM House while those having a history of traveling would complete their quarantine period before visiting the office.
