–Mirza says over 5,000 people admitted in hospitals so far, 262 on ventilators
ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to strictly monitor the compliance of the anti-coronavirus SOPs to contain the spread of the deadly disease.
Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Health Dr Zafar Mirza while giving a media briefing here on Sunday said wearing face masks is mandatory and no leniency will be tolerated in this regard.
He said using the face masks was very important against Covid-19 as it can help stop the spread of disease by 40 to 60 per cent. He said it was obligatory to wear a mask while visiting shops, markets, and other places of public gathering.
Dr Zafar Mirza warned that action would be taken against those who do not observe the SOPs. He said the government was working on an integrated strategy against coronavirus. He said 74 per cent of those who died in Pakistan were above 50 years of age and most of them had underlying health conditions.
Giving the latest statistics about the corona situation in the country, he said it was “heartening to note that number of corona negative persons is increasing”. He said 23,100 tests were conducted in the last 24 hours, in which 4,969 people were found positive. This is equivalent to 21.4 percent of those whose tests were held.
He said a total of 683,608 people have been tested so far in the country. He said 34 percent of people, who were found corona positive, have completely recovered and resumed their daily life.
He said a slightly over 5,000 people are admitted in various hospitals of the country, with 262 on ventilators. He said 75 per cent of ventilators have not been in use so far.
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