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Two Punjab ministers contract coronavirus

Two Punjab ministers contract coronavirus
October 15, 2020

LAHORE (92 News) – Two Punjab ministers, Mian Aslam Iqbal and Hussain Jahanian Gardezi, have contracted the coronavirus.

Minister for Industries and Trade Mian Aslam Iqbal took a Covid-19 test after he felt unwell last evening. The result of his test came back positive, after which he put himself in quarantine at his home.

Minister for Agriculture Hussain Jahanian Gardezi was declared Covid-19 positive after he got himself tested. He opted for a test after he felt unwell last evening, his spokesperson said, adding that he has isolated himself and postponed all public activities until recovery from the disease.

Earlier today, Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar tweeted that the national positivity rate of Covid-19 cases was recorded at 2.37 per cent yesterday. “This is the highest positivity in more than 50 days. Last time this level was seen on Aug 23. First 4 days of this week COVID-19 deaths average is 11 per day. Highest since week of Aug 10th. Unmistakable signs of rise of corona.”