Punjab is on the highest record of coronavirus circumstances 490, then Sindh 457, 133 in Balochistan, 180 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 107 in Gilgit-Baltistan, 39 in Islamabad; and 02 in Azad Jammu and Kashmir. On different hand 25 sufferers have been recovered from coronavirus.
Another individual died of the novel coronavirus in Punjab, Chief Minister Usman Buzdar confirmed, growing the provincial tally to 5 and the nationwide depend to 11.
CM Buzdar tweet about corona circumstances in Punjab
With heavy coronary heart, I’m confirming that we now have misplaced a 22 years previous affected person in Faisalabad. Complete lack of lives is at 5 now. At the moment we now have 490 confirmed circumstances throughout Punjab.It is a world well being emergency and all people must act responsibly and assist us save lives. half of
— Usman Buzdar (@UsmanAKBuzdar) March 27, 2020
Learn extra: COVID-19: Punjab reviews one new loss of life, affectees rise to 490
Breaking down the provincial tally he mentioned that probably the most circumstances have been reported in Dera Ghazi Khan’s quarantine facility.“Details: DGK quarantine 207 cases, Multan quarantine 46, Lahore 115, Gujrat 48, Gujranwala 9, Jhelum 19, Rawalpindi 14, Multan 3, Faisalabad 10, DGK 5, Mandibahuddin 3, Sargodha 2, Nankanasahib 2 & Mianwali 2 and Narowal, RYK, Attock, Bahawalnagar & Khushab have one case each,” he mentioned.
PM Imran broadcasts launch of ‘Corona Aid Tigers’
Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday introduced the launch of a youth power labelled “corona relief tigers” which can lead the battle in opposition to the coronavirus in Pakistan.
“Recruitment for corona relief tigers will formally begin on March 31. We are calling upon all volunteers,” mentioned the premier throughout a particular briefing to the media.
IMF engaged on emergency coronavirus fund request
The Worldwide Financial Fund was engaged on Pakistan’s request for emergency funds to take care of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, its managing director mentioned in an announcement issued Friday, including that it appreciated the nation’s swift transfer to supply aid response to the individuals.
Learn extra: IMF engaged on emergency coronavirus fund request, lauds Pakistan’s swift aid response
In her newest assertion, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva famous how Pakistan was working to resolve its financial challenges, lauding Prime Minister Imran Khan’s authorities for speedily giving the inexperienced sign to a aid package deal price Rs1.2 trillion, in addition to the State Financial institution of Pakistan (SBP) for its “timely set of measures”.
British PM Boris examined constructive for coronavirus
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has examined constructive for coronavirus and is self-isolating at his Downing Avenue residence however mentioned he would nonetheless lead the federal government’s response to the accelerating outbreak.
Johnson, 55, skilled gentle signs on Thursday – a day after he answered on the prime minister’s weekly question-and-answer session in parliament’s Home of Commons chamber.
