CORONA, RECORD 157 DEATHS, INCLUDING MARKETS, SHOPPING MALLS, PUBLIC TRANSPORT AND EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS TO CONSIDER A COMPLETE LOCKDOWN, THE DECISION WILL BE MADE AFTER CONSULTATION, THE GOVERNMENT SAID.

Karachi, Islamabad, Peshawar Record 157 deaths, 5,908 new cases, positive rate 11.27, active cases 86,529 in 24 hours from Corona, the situation is critical After Abad, the army is also called in 5 districts of Punjab including Lahore. The government says that a complete lockdown is being considered including markets, shopping malls, public transport, and educational institutions.

NCOC chief Asad Omar said that the number of patients was 30 percent higher than last June. Federal Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry said that 79 percent of the population was not complying with SOPs and 90 percent of available oxygen was being used.

On the other hand, oxygen companies have warned that the situation in Pakistan could be similar to that in India. According to the details, a record of 157 deaths have been reported in the last 24 hours, with 5,908 deaths. 19 tests came positive, code on ventilators in 4 major cities of the country. The proportion of 19 patients are 85% in Multan, 83% in Lahore, 88% in Gujranwala, and 60% in Mardan.

Similarly, in four major cities of the country, the proportion of positive cases of corona on oxygen beds is 77% in Peshawar, 85% in Gujranwala, 71% in Swabi, and 68% in Mardan.

So far, the number of people recovering from COD-19 across the country has reached 686,488. In Balochistan, no COD-19 patients are currently on ventilators, while there are 560 COD-19 ventilators in the country. 

The number of active cases of COD-19 across the country is 86,529. The number of people infected with the coronavirus in the country is 790,016, while the number of deaths from COD-19 is 16,999.

In Sindh, 6 more patients died of coronavirus and 923 new cases were reported. At present, 10861 patients are undergoing treatment out of which 464 patients are said to be in a critical condition out of which 52 patients are on ventilators. Out of 923 new cases 559 Belongs to Karachi.

In Hyderabad, 176 more cases of coronavirus was reported after which the number of active corona cases in the city exceeded 1100 while the rate of increase in cases was 15%.

Meanwhile, the National Command and Operations Center (NCOC) for Corona Rehabilitation has clarified that if the current situation in the cities where Corona cases are on the rise and the pressure on hospitals increases, it will lock down after consultation with all parties. can go.

There are proposals for the complete closure of educational institutions, inter-city transport, malls, and markets during the lockdown. A meeting of the NCOC was held under the chairmanship of Federal Minister Asad Omar in which the two-day closure of inter-provincial public transport was extended till May 17. According to the announcement of the meeting,, Help will be provided by Rangers. 

Asad Omar said that the number of critically ill patients in the country is 30% more than in June last year. Currently, some more restrictions have been imposed. Hopefully, the results will be good. Action is also directed.

On the other hand, the companies supplying oxygen have warned that there is a significant difference in the supply and demand of oxygen, which could lead to a situation similar to India's in Pakistan. If the supply of oxygen to industries continues, there will be problems for the health sector. May occur.

However, emergency measures are being taken to maintain the supply of oxygen, while Federal Minister for Information Fawad Chaudhry said that 77% of the corona spread from urban areas, if the situation does not improve in a week, a complete lockdown will have to be carried out. ۔

Addressing a press conference at Governor House Karachi, Fawad Chaudhry said that Corona has wreaked havoc in India, 90% oxygen is in use in Pakistan, even if oxygen is requested, there will not be much supply in the system, Corona cases in Karachi. The supply line has been restored due to a shortage.

On the other hand, the Punjab government has sought the services of the Pakistan Army for the implementation of SOPs. Pakistan Army personnel will be deployed in 5 districts including Lahore, Rawalpindi and Gujranwala.

In addition, in the federal capital Islamabad, military personnel, along with police and administration, visited various areas and shopping stores and instructed customers and shopkeepers there to implement SOPs.

While the third wave of Corona is affecting more people across Pakistan, this third wave of Corona has also been declared dangerous for children, 2 more children lost aged one to 10 years have died due to Corona in 24 hours.

According to the NCOC, 7 children have died of corona since April 1, while 14 children between the ages of 1 and 10 have died of corona since February 1.