Sindh sets up corona virus relief fund

On Mar 17, 2020 Last updated Oct 4, 2021

KARACHI: The Sindh government announced that it was establishing a Corona Virus Relief Fund with the seed money of Rs 3 Billion.

“The CM, Ministers, Advisors, Special Assistants & all PPP MPAs will contribute their 1 months salary into the fund,” Murtaza Wahab, the spokesperson for the Sindh government, tweeted.

The announcement came as the number of people affected by the novel coronavirus rose to 172 in Sindh only, taking the national tally to 230.

#SindhGovt has established a Corona Virus Relief Fund with the seed money of Rs 3 Billion. The CM, Ministers, Advisors, Special Assistants & all PPP MPAs will contribute their 1 months salary into the fund

— SenatorMurtaza Wahab (@murtazawahab1) March 17, 2020

Following is the update of #COVIDー19 affected people in Sindh as on 17.03.2020 at 5 PM:

Positive =38
Cured=2
Under treatment =36

Pilgrims Sukkur
Total tests conducted 274
Negative 140
Positive 134

Grand Total 172

— SenatorMurtaza Wahab (@murtazawahab1) March 17, 2020

Meanwhile, Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar also shared corona updates from his province.

“On the basis of test reports, of suspected patients, I can confirm that the number of confirmed #coronavirus patients is now 26. We are testing all the suspected patients and 736 Zaireen quarantined in DG Khan. 1,276 Zaireen coming from Taftan will also be quarantined,” Buzdar said.