Forty-four more deaths and 3667 news positive cases of coronavirus infection were reported in the country during the last 24 hours.

The death toll from the pandemic has now reached 13843.

So far, 581,852 people have been recovered from the disease.

As per details, 3,667 fresh coronavirus cases were reported in the last 24 hours while 2,900 patients are in critical condition. The total number of infections in the country now currently stands at 626,802.

At least, 41,960 tests were conducted across the country during this period. 581,852 people have recovered from the deadly disease while 9,773,993 samples have been tested thus far.

Meanwhile, the government imposed smart lockdown in different cities owing to increase in COVID cases.

Asad Umar appeals to adopt all SOPs against Covid-19

Minister for Planning and Development, Asad Umar has appealed to the people to must adopt all Standard Operating Procedures against coronavirus pandemic as the current third wave of Coronavirus is too lethal as compared to previous one.

He expressed concern over rising coronavirus cases, saying the third wave of coronavirus has started in Pakistan and lockdown can be imposed in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) to curb the spread of coronavirus.

He stated that the COVID-19 tests positivity ratio in the country is increasing which is alarming.

Dispelling the rumours about the efficacy of Coronavirus vaccination, Asad Umar said people should get themselves vaccinated against the Coronavirus because the UK strain is known for transmitting more easily and spreading faster as compared to the original strain.