Dr Usama Riaz, who played a vital role in screening suspected patients in the region, has passed away as number of coronavirus cases in Pakistan rose to 777. A statement issued by Gilgit-Baltistan Information Department stated with great grief that Dr Usama Riaz Jam, who played a leading role in Gilgit-Baltistan's fight against coronavirus, has passed away. The martyr will be given status of a national hero.
After the outbreak of the coronavirus, Dr Usama was performing screening in Jaglot, Gilgit.