Pakistan records 37 deaths, 2, 304 virus cases in 24 hours

On Nov 13, 2020 Last updated Oct 4, 2021

Men and children wear protective masks along a street, blocked by barriers, after Pakistani authorities announced to re-impose lockdowns in selected areas in an effort to stop the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Karachi, Pakistan June 18, 2020. REUTERS/Akhtar Soomro

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan reported 2,304 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, taking total cases to 352,296

This is the highest increase in cases in a single day since July 13 It is the first time since July 17 that over 2,000 cases were reported in a day

It also recorded 37 new deaths from coronavirus in the last 24 hours – the highest number of deaths in a day since July 24

A total of 36,923 tests were conducted across the provinces, with the case positivity rate registering at 6.4%.

At home, Pakistan has been seeing a steady rise in coronavirus cases, with officials acknowledging that the second wave of COVID-19 has arrived in the country.

The Pakistan Medical Association has already cautioned against a deadlier second wave and urged people to follow SOPs.

The National Command and Operations Centre (NCOC) on Wednesday issued fresh restrictions in a bid to control the rapidly rising second wave of coronavirus infections across the country.

The NCOC has recommended limiting all public gatherings to 500 people, including cultural, political, religious, entertainment and civil gatherings.

The body has also suggested notifying early and extending winter vacations to federal and provincial education departments, keeping in view the rising positivity rate in educational institutions.

It also recommended that only outdoor dining be allowed till 10 pm while cinemas and theatres be closed immediately. Shrines will also be temporarily closed with immediate effect. Only outdoor weddings with a capacity of 500 people be will allowed from November 20.