At least 59 people lost their lives to COVID-19 in Pakistan over
the past 24 hours, the highest daily virus-related deaths in four months, the
Health Ministry said on Sunday. The previous daily record was 42 fatalities
reported on Saturday since July, and the country's overall death toll has now
hit 7,662. Another 2,665 fresh infections were found in the last 24 hours,
pushing the country's overall tally to 374,173 with 36,683 active cases. Some
329,828 patients have recovered so far. The country conducted 38,983 tests in
the past day. Alone in November; Pakistan has so far reported nearly 38,000 new
infections; following a second wave of the novel virus. Following doctors’
advice; the government has banned large public events and enhanced restrictions
to stem the virus's spread.
Outdoor gatherings of all sorts; including political events;
have been limited to a maximum of 300 people; while cinemas; theaters; and
shrines have been closed. A defiant opposition alliance; which has recently
launched a protest movement to oust the government of Prime Minister Imran Khan;
has, however; refused to postpone its planned rallies. In the
Pakistan-administered Kashmir; the government has imposed a 15-day strict lockdown
starting from Saturday midnight; following a spike in infections. Following a
surge in cases in educational institutes; the government is also considering
announcing winter vacations before schedule. Authorities have already announced
closure of all parks and entertainment venues by 6 p.m. local time; and markets;
shopping centers; and restaurants by 10 p.m. nationwide. In May; Pakistan eased
virus restrictions and reopened businesses which had been closed since March.
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