Times of Islamabad

In a new threat, COVID- 19 positivity rate in Pakistan increases

In a new threat, COVID- 19 positivity rate in Pakistan increases

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan on Tuesday reported a 4.94% COVID-19 positivity ratewhich is higher than the state has seen in nearly three months.

According to figures issued by the National Command and Operations Centre(NCOC), At least 18 deaths and 1,313 new cases were identified across thecountry in the last 24 hours by coronavirus.

The death toll stands at 6,867 while the number of positive cases hassurged to 337,573.

Nearly 316,060 have recovered from the virus so far.

The government tightened restrictions on high-risk public activities andmade face masks mandatory in public spaces. The authorities also reducedtimings for restaurants and weddings to 10:00 pm.

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“With the arrival of second-wave and continued wide-scale violation of theSOPs, the NCOC has decided to seek citizens help for SOP compliance,”tweeted Umar.