Sindh reports 1,080 new COVID-19 cases: CM Murad

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that 1,080 new cases of COVID-19 were reported over the past 24 hours in the province, pushing the tally to 10,771.

The chief minister in a statement said that the situation is quite shocking and people need to remain vigilant in this regard. The chief minister said 5,498 tests were conducted out of which the results of 20% or more patients than 1,000 came back positive.

He said that the tally of confirmed cases across the province stood at 10,771 and four deaths were recorded. CM Murad further said that the number of deceased due to the COVID-19 have reached 180 so far.

The chief minister said that 246 positive cases were reported from Khairpur’s Pir Jo Goth, following which strict lockdown steps have been ordered in the area.

He informed 80 patients were reported to have been recovered within the past 24 hours. He said that a total of 2,020 people have recovered from the COVID-19 so far.

Providing a breakdown of the cases, the CM said that 34 cases were reported in Sukkur, 19 in Hyderabad, 17 in Ghotki and Larkana each.

The CM Sindh said that Karachi alone has 583 reported cases from the past 24 hours. He said that 143 cases had been reported from district South, 133 in Malir, and 113 in East district.

In the Central district, 78 cases were reported, 61 in Korangi and 55 in West district. The CM Sindh said that the authorities tested various shopkeepers and customers in parts of Karachi, where some of them tested positive.

CM urged citizens to exercise caution and make sure that the Standard Operating Procedures are being followed.