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Coronavirus Outbreak: Second positive case reported in Karachi

The second coronavirus case has been confirmed in Karachi.

This is the second case to emerge from the metropolis and the third overall from Pakistan.

Sindh Health Department issued a statement at 5 pm Saturday, confirming the second positive case in the metropolis.

“The patient has a recent history of travel to Iran and had acquired the virus there. He has been put into isolation and is under treatment,” the statement said.

All recent contacts of the patient have been quarantined and are being monitored, the statement further added.

Without revealing any personal details or whereabouts of the new patient, the Sindh health department said this new case is unrelated to the previous case reported in Karachi of a 22-year-old male.

Earlier on Friday, the health department reported that the 22-year-old coronavirus patient is recovering and will be sent home after his quarantine ends.

Saman Siddiqui

I am a freelance journalist, holding a Master’s Degree in Mass Communication and an MS in Peace and Conflict Studies, associated with the electronic media industry since 2006 in various capacities. Here at OyeYeah, I cover a range of genres, from journalism to fiction to fashion, including reviews, and fact findings. 

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