Punjab reports first coronavirus death, tally reaches 7 in Pakistan

• The patient was a 57-year-old male who was admitted in Mayo Hospital.

Pakistan reported on Tuesday another death due to the coronavirus taking the total number of deaths to seven in the country.

Taking to her official Twitter handle, Punjab Health Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid said that a male, aged 57 died due to the coronavirus. The patient was admitted in Mayo Hospital, Lahore. 

"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," she tweeted.

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

Overall, the number of coronavirus cases in Pakistan are 892 with seven deaths in total.  The country has been closed down after Sindh, Punjab, Balochistan and KP all ordered shutdown to prevent the spread of coronavirus.