Islamabad authorities detect 10 coronavirus cases at NUML, other institutes
A health official (L) wearing protective gear takes a blood sample from a man at a drive-through screening and testing facility for the COVID-19 coronavirus, alongside a street in Islamabad. Photo: AFP
October 10, 2020
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A health official (L) wearing protective gear takes a blood sample from a man at a drive-through screening and testing facility for the COVID-19 coronavirus, alongside a street in Islamabad on June 9, 2020. - Pakistan has recorded more than 100,000 cases of coronavirus, health authorities said, as hospitals warned they are running out of beds to treat patients. (Photo by Aamir QURESHI / AFP) A health official (L) wearing protective gear takes a blood sample from a man at a drive-through screening and testing facility for the COVID-19 coronavirus, alongside a street in Islamabad on June 9, 2020. - Pakistan has recorded more than 100,000 cases of coronavirus, health authorities said, as hospitals warned they are running out of beds to treat patients. (Photo by Aamir QURESHI / AFP)
Three cases each emerged at the Islamabad College for Girls F-6/2 and a private school in I-8/4 sector, according to District Health Officer Zaeem Zia.
Four coronavirus cases were confirmed during random testing at a NUML department.
The health official has written to the Islamabad deputy commissioner, recommending him to seal the F-6/2 college and I-8/4 school.
He recommended putting the NUML department and hostel lobby under lockdown.
Islamabad reported a total of 91 coronavirus cases on Wednesday.
