ISLAMABAD – Dr Usama Riaz martyr, GB Doctor who spearheaded the coronaviruscampaign to be declared as National Hero.
A doctor who spearheaded the fight against COVID-19, or the coronaviruspandemic, in Gilgit-Baltistan has died, the region’s spokesperson confirmedlate Sunday.
The medic’s death was confirmed by GB government spokesperson FaizullahFaraq who did not, however, specify whether he doctor died of the virus orother causes.
The doctor had been active in the screening of patients coming into theregion from Taftan and had been lauded for his bravery.
“It is with extreme sadness that the Gilgit-Baltistan health departmentconfirms that Dr Usama Riaz who played a key role in the war againstcoronavirus has passed away,” a post from the Twitter account of the GBgovernment’s information department read.
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The department added that the doctor would be declared a martyr and said hewould officially be declared a national hero.
Gilgit-Baltistan has thus far reported a total of 55 cases of thecoronavirus. The national tally rose to 761 on Sunday.
