Sindh's coronavirus cases jump to 1518, deaths reach 35

CM Murad Ali Shah said extension in lockdown will be decided by the federal government. Sindh Chief Mini
Updated 14 Apr, 2020
  • CM Murad Ali Shah said extension in lockdown will be decided by the federal government.

Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah announced on Tuesday that 66 more cases have emerged in the last 24 hours taking the tally to 1518 in the province.

In a video message, the CM said four patients died due to coronavirus which takes the death tally to 35 in the province. He said the the government on Monday took samples of 1700 people, the results of which will come out today.

He continued that overall 427 people have recovered from the virus. The CM added 671 people are in isolation at their homes, 58 at quarantine centres. 327 are being treated in different hospitals, Shah said.

 

Speaking about the lockdown, the chief minister said the federal government will announce the decision today. He urged people to abide any SOP's by the government so as to keep everyone safe.

The total number of deaths in Pakistan have reached 100. The coronavirus cases in the country are 5782.

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