Pakistan saw the highest single-day
spike in coronavirus cases since mid-July, recording more than 2,400 new cases;
according to official data released on Sunday. With 2,443 fresh infections, the
country's total caseload rose to 356,904, including 323,225 recoveries. Another
32 people died from the novel coronavirus over the last 24 hours, pushing the
death toll to 7,141. The previous record since July 15 was 2,304 registered on
Friday last. The country has recorded over 22,000 cases this month; following
health experts warning about a second wave of Covid-19 along with the looming
flu season. Pakistan was one of the countries where coronavirus cases started
to significantly drop in mid-July. The single-day tally that once hit nearly
7,000 plunged to only 264 on Aug. 30; prompting the government to completely
ease the months long lockdown. The daily death toll also fell to a single
digit. Cases and fatalities have started to rise following the reopening of
schools; cinemas; and other entertainment venues, in addition to the lifting of
a ban on big weddings in September. Authorities; in an attempt to contain
the fresh wave of infections, has re-imposed ‘smart’ lockdown restrictions,
including closure of cinemas and theaters; and a ban on indoor weddings and
public gatherings. The government is also considering announcing winter
vacations in educational institutes before the schedule. Prime Minister Imran
Khan; though; has rejected the possibility of returning to a complete lockdown,
insisting it would ruin Pakistan’s already tottering economy.
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