104 test positive for Covid-19 in federal capital

The number of Covid-19 cases reported in federal capital rose to 1,134 on Wednesday after 104 more people were tested positive, the largest increase in patients in a single day in the city.

According to official data, out of 1,134 Covid-19 cases, 151 patients have recovered and nine have died.

Like the previous days, Sector I-10, Tarlai, Lohi Bher, Bhara Kahu and Sector G-6 remained hotspots of the Covid-19.

According to official data, 74 cases were reported from Sector I-10, 66 cases from Tarlai, 66 from Lohi Bher, 56 from Bhara Kahu, 51 from Sector G-6, 49 from Sohan, and 48 from Sector I-8.

Similarly, 46 cases were reported from Sector G-7, 40 from G-8, 37 from G-9, 35 from G-13, 34 from G-11, 33 from G-10, 31 from I-9, 26 from Shehzad Town, 24 from F-7, 22 from E-11, 21 from Rawat, 20 from F-10, 18 from Jangi Syedan, 15 from Khana Pul, 15 from Ali Pur, 14 from Rawal Town, 14 from F-6, 14 from F-11, 12 from H-13, 11 from Shah Allah Ditta, 11 from F-8, and 10 from Kirpa.

As many as nine cases were reported from unspecified address, nine from Tarnol, eight from I-11, seven from F-5, six from I-14, six from G-5, six from G-15, six from G-14, six from Bari Imam, five from E-7, five from E-16, four from Sihala, four from Pindbegwa, four from G-12, three each from Kuri, Koral, H-8, H-11, and Chirrah.

Similarly, two each from Phulgran, Gokina, F-17, E-14, D-12, B-17, and one each from Saidpur, Mumtaz City, Modal Town Humak, I-16, I-12, G-17, F-13, E-8, and D-17.

Meanwhile, gross violations of standard operating procedures (SOPs) framed to control spread of coronavirus were witnessed in various markets of the city.

It was observed that neither shopkeepers nor customers properly wear face masks and ensure social distancing. Following direction of the Supreme Court, the ICT Administration has exempted all shops, shopping malls, hair salons and barber shops subjected to adoption of the SOPs. According to the notification issued by the administration, owners, proprietors, management of the shops will be responsible for ensuring implementation of the SOPs regarding social distancing.

Moreover, they would ensure wearing of facemasks by their own employees and will also ensure that nobody without facemask enter their shops, whether seller or buyer.

They will ensure proper sanitation and disinfection of their retail shops and malls. In case of any violation, action will be taken against the violators, it says.