According to the latest statistics released by the National Command and Operation Centre, out of 5,716 infected persons, 1,378 have recovered and death toll reached to 96 while 46 are still in critical condition.
Earlier, SAPM on Health Dr Zafar Mirza said that the rate of locally transmitted cases of coronavirus has risen to 52 per cent in Pakistan which needed to be controlled immediately after increasing the COVID-19 testing capacity. During last 24 hours, overall, 3,157 tests were conducted countrywide, to detect the deadly wires. The number of tests conducted so far has increased to 69, 928.
NCOC said that China provided critical medical supplies including 5,29,924 N-95 Masks, 33,744 Protective suits, 10,000 testing kits, 15,58,379 medical masks, 36 ventilators, 180 thermometer, 100 thermal scanners, 24,900 gloves, 59,376 googles, 10,000 liters sanitizers and 1,442-kilogram non-woven fabric for making protective suits.