With 2,362 new coronavirus infections confirmed in the last 24 hours, the total cases in Pakistan have reached 440,787.

• Pakistan is placed 29th on the list of countries with the most number of Covid-19 cases reported to date.

The second wave of coronavirus in Pakistan has resulted in a serious surge in the number of Covid cases being reported. Tens of people are dying due to Covid-related reasons every day.

As of today, Pakistan's latest Covid-19 statistics provided by the National Command Operation Center (NCOC) are as follows:

 CONFIRMED CASES: 440,787    (Last 24 hours: 2,362)    DEATHS: 8,832   (Last 24 hours: 36)    RECOVERED: 384,719    (Last 24 hours: 1,719)   TOTAL TESTS: 6,064,220    (Last 24 hours: 31,830)     CRITICAL CASES: 2,456   ACTIVE CASES: 47,236  

With educational institutions closed, restrictions implemented in restaurants and wedding halls, and shopping malls' timings reduced, the government is trying to curb the spread of the viral disease. 'Smart lockdowns' and 'Micro Smart lockdowns' are also being implemented in several hotspots of major cities where the virus is rampant.

The only way to overcome this deadly viral infection is that we follow the SOPs put in place by the government, avoid social gatherings, and always wear masks in public.