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The number of Covid-19 cases in the world has crossed 1.5 million with the United States and the United Kingdom Read More

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The number of Covid-19 cases in the world has crossed 1.5 million with the United States and the United Kingdom suffering the highest number of deaths in a single day since the outbreak began. Global deaths due to the virus have surged past 88,000 while recoveries stand at over 330,000.

The speed of coronavirus deaths has shocked doctors as New York toll hits new high. Both USA and Spain are approaching a bleak 15,000 fatality mark surpassed only by Italy that has reported nearly 18,000 deaths so far. With almost 11,000 and 7,000 deaths respectively, France and UK are also scrambling to contain the pandemic and its deadly impact. Iran’s toll has also crossed the 4,000 mark as the virus shows no signs of abating there too.

Pakistan Covid-19 cases have exceeded 4,330 with 63 deaths reported so far. The fatality rate, however, is not as high in Pakistan or other less developed countries of South Asia and Africa as it is in some of the most developed economies. Experts are finding out whether the TB vaccine is the reason behind Covid-19’s less deadly effect is the underdeveloped world.

Here are the latest updates:

 

10.00 am

NEW CASES: Islamabad 19, GB 2

Islamabad has reported 19 new coronavirus cases with its tally now reaching 102.

Confirmed coronavirus cases in Gilgit Baltistan have also risen to 213 with the addition of 2 new cases.

8.00 am

2 more deaths, 33 new cases reported in KP

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has reported 2 more coronavirus deaths in the province taking the toll to 20.

At least 33 new cases were reported in KP bringing its total to 560, confirmed provincial health and finance minister Taimur Khan Jhagra.