• KP's health minister said the director is self-isolating at home.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Health and Finance Minister Taimur Khan Jhagra announced on Monday that the director of KP's Public Health has tested positive for coronavirus.

In a tweet, Jhagra said that he talked to Dr Ikramullah who is in 'high spirits and is self-isolating at home'. "Today, one of our most committed public health professionals, and part of our COVID19 response team, Dr Ikramullah, Director Public Health KP has tested positive for Corona virus," Jhagra tweeted.

1. Today, one of our most committed public health professionals, and part of our COVID19 response team, Dr. Ikramullah, Director Public Health KP has tested positive for Corona virus. I just talked to him. He is in high spirits, feeling good, and isolated at his home.

— Taimur Khan Jhagra (@Jhagra) April 13, 2020

In another tweet, the minister said that he would like to thank Dr Ikramullah for his service, and wish him a full recovery so he is back to fight this fight for the province. "He is an asset that we all are proud of," Jhagra said.

3. We promised you we would be truthful in all matters related to this disease, & that continues to be the case which is why I am making this announcement with Dr. Ikram's permission.

The relevant premises are being sanitised, and close contacts will be tested for their safety

— Taimur Khan Jhagra (@Jhagra) April 13, 2020