Pakistan Records 33 More Deaths Due To Covid-19 During Last 24 Hours

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Pakistan records 33 more deaths due to Covid-19 during last 24 hours

The sources say 2050 people have tested positive for Covid-19 due to the virus in the country over the last 24 hours.

LAHORE: (UrduPoint/UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News-Nov 17th, 2020) Pakistan reported 33 more deaths due to Coronavirus during last 24 hours.

The sources said that 2050 new cases of Covid-19 were also reported from different areas of the country.

The figure of patients recovered from the virus has reached 324,834. There were now 29,055 active cases in the country.

Coronavirus is increasing sharply as compared to the previous situation. Many prominent figures were diagnosed with the virus. Sindh Chief Minister and Sharjeel Memon tested positive-19.

On Monday, Prime Minister Imran Khan warned the public that the virus had turned more lethal, asking people to wear masks in public places and rush places.

The Prime Minister said we are not going to close factories, shops, and other businesses in a bid to continue economic activities in the country, but there is a need of strict observance of precautionary measures again to slow down spread of the Coronavirus.

Imran Khan said all kinds of public rallies should be halted, and taking the lead, he cancelled his party's scheduled public gathering.

He said marriage halls will be bound to ensure that there should not be more than 300 guests at a gathering, and they will be further encouraged to organize their events in open spaces.

He said it will be mandatory for guests to wear face masks, while observing social distancing during the event. He said restaurants are also required to strictly implement these SOPs.

The Prime Minister said we are constantly monitoring the situation and the decision to close schools or allowing them to continue their activities will be taken after one week. He said winter vacations can be enlarged, while summer leaves be reduced if COVID situation aggravates.

He expressed the belief that we will be successful in protecting lives of our people and the country's economy if nation strictly follows the precautionary measures to prevent spread of the Coronavirus.