22 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Pakistan

Islamabad: National Institute of Health (NIH) Friday stated that 22 new cases of COVID-19 have been reported across the country in 24 hours, while eight patients are in critical condition.

According to the statistics released by NIH on Twitter, 2,643 tests of the disease were conducted across the country during 24 hours. Out of which 22 people tested positive.

Thus the rate of positive cases was 0.83 percent and during this time, no deaths were reported.

COVID-19 Statistics 05 May 2023
Total Tests in Last 24 Hours: 2,643
Positive Cases: 22
Positivity %: 0.83%
Deaths: 00
Patients on Critical Care: 08
(shared by NCOC-NIH)

— NIH Pakistan (@NIH_Pakistan) May 5, 2023

On the other hand, 226 tests were conducted in Lahore during the last 24 hours. Out of which, two people tested positive and the rate of positive cases was 0.88%.

While in Multan, out of 114 tests, three tests were positive and the rate of positive cases there was 2.63%.