Record increase in corona cases for fifth consecutive day in country: NCOC

ISLAMABAD (92 News) - The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) has expressed concerns over the record increase in corona cases for fifth consecutive day in country.

The head of NCOC and Planning Minister Asad Umar chaired a session of the NCOC where provincial chief secretaries and officials of the health ministry briefed the participants via video link regarding the government steps and COVID-19 situation.

In continuation of its previous warnings over the sharp increase in coronavirus cases, the NCOC noted that the average positivity ratio in the last four days was 40% higher than what was being recorded earlier.

During the morning session of the NCOC, health officials briefed the forum about the rising positivity ratio, increase in hospital admissions and the spike in the number of deaths.

“Forum noted that [it was] the fifth continuous day that positivity ratio is on increase,” said a statement. It also pointed out that the deaths in the country are also increasing.

“Muzaffarabad, Hyderabad, Karachi and Gilgit have higher positivity ratio along with other areas across the country,” observed the NCOC.

Moreover, the rate of critical patients and mortality were increased in Punjab province, taking the positive cases’ rate to 0.92 to 1.33 per cent which was previously stood at 1.6 per cent till September 1. In Punjab province, the death rate is currently standing at 6 per cent.