Punjab Govt confirms first death in Lahore from COVID-19

As the coronavirus spreads, the first death has been reported Lahore, Punjab this afternoon by Dr Yasmin Rashid as the country’s total rises to 903 nationwide.

first death punjab coronavirus covid-19 — Dr Yasim Rashid confirms first death in Punjab from coronavirus.

Dr Yasmin Rashid took to Twitter to confirm the death of a 57 year old coronavirus patient who was under treatment is Mayo Hospital in Lahore.

Unfortunately, a #COVID19 Patient Afrasiyab, aged 57, who was admitted in Mayo Hospital, lost his life today. These are indeed difficult times for the whole country. Only way we can fight this pandemic is by staying indoors and following the precautionary measures.
— Dr. Yasmin Rashid (@Dr_YasminRashid) March 24, 2020

The total number of COVID-19 cases in the country have reached 903 and the virus has claimed 7 lives including a doctor in Gilgit Baltistan who was treating and tending to coronavirus patients when he contracted the virus.

The total number of coroanvirus cases in Punjab have reached 265 and the province in currently under lockdown with all non essential businesses being closed.

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