Balochistan
COVID-19 cases against rising in Pakistan's Balochistan region, says official
Quetta: Balochistan government spokesman Liaquat Shahwani has claimed COVID-19 cases are increasing in the Pakistani province.
Talking to journalists on Sunday, he was quoted as saying by Dawn News that the prevalence rate of coronavirus cases in Balochistan was recorded at 9.43 per cent on Saturday.
The highest number of coronavirus cases was reported in April, he added.
Shahwani said business centers would remain open till 10pm, while all non-essential businesses would be closed on Fridays.
“A video made by a citizen in the neurosurgery unit of BMC Hospital on Saturday regarding the absence of doctors and nurses is being investigated. The health secretary has ordered an inquiry into the matter. The doctors and nurses found guilty of negligence will face punishment,” he was quoted as saying by Dawn News.
He said cattle markets in the region remained overcrowded due to the approaching Eidul Azha.
He said: “We may be affected as the number of coronavirus cases has increased in neighbouring countries.”
He added all gatherings, especially musical programmes, religious congregations, cultural activities and indoor and outdoor events, were still restricted.
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