Sindh health dept confirms one more coronavirus case in Karachi

KARACHI: Sindh has confirmed one more coronavirus case in Karachi on Saturday, taking the total number of COVID-19 infections in the province to 16.

According to Sindh Health Department, a 38-year-old man, who arrived in Karachi from Saudi Arabia, has contracted the viral disease.

On the other hand, three out of 28 coronavirus patients in Pakistan have been discharged from hospitals after complete recovery.

A government helpline ‘116’ has also been set up to address questions related to coronavirus. The masses have been urged to report on the helpline, if they or anyone they know shows symptoms of the virus or if they have recently travelled to any country impacted by the disease.

#Sindh Health Department has a new cases of Corona Virus in Karachi. The patient arrived from Saudi Arab a few days back and was tested positive today. This brings the total number of cases to 16 in Sindh out of which 2 have recovered and sent home and 14 are under treatment.

— Health and Population Welfare Department, Sindh (@SindhHealthDpt) March 14, 2020

Pakistan isolated its first coronavirus case on 26th February. All of the cases have a travel history suggesting transmission elsewhere being imported in the country.

However, there is no evidence of secondary transmission as of now, but with an increment in imported cases, the exposure to indigenous population and the track of contacts expands.

Therefore, the risk of secondary infections cannot be ruled out in the coming days.

Keeping in view the current scenario, it is crucial to not only continue containment but also to actively prepare for mitigation and immediately share advisory on mitigation measures to all the concerned audience.

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