ISLAMABAD: The national positivity ration has rised to 6.2 percent after over 2,600 patients of Covid-19 were reported in a single day, the number of active cases has jumped from 16,000 to 21,000 in just two weeks .
Awami National Party (ANP) chief Asfandyar Wali Khan became the latest politician to contract coronavirus.
Meanwhile, in order to avoid further spread of the virus, all activities of the National Assembly have been partially suspended.
Moreover, as the new UK variant strain is prevalent in Islamabad, five residential sectors of the federal capital — F-11/1, G-6/2, G-10/4, I-8/4 and I-10/2 — have been sealed. No objection certificates issued to all functions, festivals and gatherings have been withdrawn. No indoor activity will be allowed. Outdoor functions will be allowed for two hours only with less than 300 people in attendance.
