KARACHI: Former Pakistan cricket team skipper Shahid Afridi has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, ARY News reported on Saturday.
“I’ve been feeling unwell since Thursday; my body had been aching badly. I’ve been tested and unfortunately I’m COVID-19 positive. Need prayers for a speedy recovery, InshaAllah,” the 40-year-old tweeted.
Several politicians, artists and people belonging to various walks of the life have been infected with the pandemic in the country.
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Pakistan has jumped to 132,405 after detection of record 6,472 new infections in last 24 hours.
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According to the latest data released by the National Command and Operation Center, the death toll from COVID-19 is currently recorded at 2,551 with 88 more virus-related deaths reported in the past 24 hours
According to NCOC, 49,256 cases have been detected in Sindh, 50,087 in Punjab, 16,415 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 7,866 in Balochistan, 7,163 in Islamabad, 574 in Azad Jammu and Kashmir and 1044 in Gilgit Baltistan.
A total of 6,472 new cases were detected when 28,850 new tests were conducted during this period.
The number of people defeating the deadly virus has reached 50,056. So far, 839,019 tests have been conducted across the country.
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