Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination

Field Epidemiology and Disease Surveillance Division (FEDSD), National Institute of Health (NIH), Islamabad
P 2
(Phone: 051- 9255237, Fax: 051-9255099 Email: fedsd@nih.org.pk)

Daily Situation Report – Pakistan

COVID-19
April 03, 2020
Data Table* Travelers Screened at Points of Entry in 0
Suspected cases at
Lab Update Hospital Update
Quarantine last 24 hours
hospitals Cumulative travelers Screened 1,102,562
Province/
New Cumulative Cumulative Home/Facility Suspected at Points of Entry 234
Region Still Discharged
(last 24 Cumulative tests Test positive Expired Regions Quarantine No. of Cumulative
admitted /Recovered
hrs) performed cases facilities (n) arrivals no of
ICT 398 2,395 2,395 68 18 03 00 47 in last 24 persons
Punjab 436 5,522 15,134** 920 456 06 11 447 hrs present
Sindh 578 7,504 7,504 783 410 65 11 297 ICT 06 - 30
KP 124 1,938 1,938 311*** 92 30 09 180 Punjab 04 00 2,956
Balochistan 122 2,171 2,171 169 125 17 01 26
Sindh 05 00 1,363
AJK 73 322 322 09 09 00 00 00
KP 101 279 3,312
GB 67 961 844 190 12 05 03 170
Balochistan 09 00 408
Total 1,798 20,813 30,308 2,450 1,122 126 35 1,167
AJK 37 22 197
GB 47 00 227
* Errors and omissions possible
** Data pertains to COVID-19 tests performed in Public and Private Labs of Punjab till date Total 209 301 8,493
*** 2 cases were duplicated. Hence removed from yesterday’s no
Updates: Pakistan:
National Emergency Operation Centre
• During last 24 hours, 159 new cases confirmed by different laboratories, bringing the national tally to Helpline 1166 Summary
2,450. Two deaths reported from Sindh. One death reported from GB and KP each in last 24 hours. Total
deaths 35.
Global:
• Total cases:1,015,709 Total Deaths: 53,069
• Total number of countries/regions affected: 181
NIH Preparedness and Response: New Calls 67,298
• Contact tracing of confirmed cases being carried out by the RRTs. Cumulative Calls 840,021
• Risk communication carried out among healthcare workers and affected communities during contact since 31st Jan, 2020
tracing.
• NIH laboratory is providing support to provinces and regions for testing.
Risk Assessment: Current impact of the disease in Pakistan is: High
Provinces Preparedness and Response
Balochistan • On request of DHO Chagai, PPHI will support in identifying in suspected cases and support an investigation
• RRT team lead attended the meeting for COVID-19 case management system at EOC Balochistan
Sindh • Sindh Government has disbursed Rs.569.604 million to provide relief to deserving people
Punjab • District level trainings of HDU/Isolation/Quarantine staff initiated since 27th March
KP • Data transcription on to the IPMS software hosted at PMRU has been completed
AJK • Out of 9 confirmed cases, 6 are local transmission in close contacts
GB • Involvement of WHO staff to provide support in terms of data management at district level
Risk Communication Message:
• Clean hands regularly with an alcohol-based hand rub, or wash thoroughly with soap.
• Clean surfaces regularly with recommended disinfectants (70% Ethyl Alcohol or 0.5% bleach solution).
• Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth with contaminated hands.
• Practice respiratory hygiene by coughing or sneezing into a bent elbow or tissue and then immediately dispose off
• Wear a medical/surgical mask if you have respiratory symptoms and perform hand hygiene after disposing off of the mask
• Maintain a minimum of mandatory two meter distance from individuals with respiratory symptoms.
• Healthcare workers are required to select and use appropriate PPE.
Administrative controls
• Ensure the availability of IPC resources such as PPE, appropriate infrastructure, clear IPC policies, access to lab testing, triage and patient placement, adequate
staff and training of the staff.
Environmental and engineering controls
• Stay in ventilated rooms
• Clean the surfaces with recommended disinfectants.
Social Behavior Change:
• Practice social distancing, particularly from individuals showing respiratory symptoms.
• Avoid mass gatherings like weddings, cinemas, crowded shopping malls and restaurants.
• Avoid gathering of more than 10-20 persons.

All relevant guidelines, SOPs and dashboard information are available at NIH website: https://www.nih.org.pk
For emergency Contact/information: 1166