Maryam Nawaz tests COVID-19 positive

PML-N vice president Maryam Nawaz has tested positive for coronavirus and isolated herself.

The PML-N leader took to Twitter to share the news. "COVID-19 positive!" she tweeted.

Maryam Nawaz has been addressing rallies across Punjab as part of PML-N's campaign for the by-polls on 20 Punjab constituencies scheduled on July 17 (Sunday).

It is pertinent to mention here that Maryam Nawaz had earlier tested positive for COVID-19 in July 2021.

'Get well soon, Gurriya and Safdar'

In his message, Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif said that he was sad to hear that Maryam Baiti and Captain Safdar have been diagnosed with coronavirus.

“My profound prayers and best wishes are with them for an early recovery. The way she led the PML-N political campaign has made all of us proud.”

COVID-19 on the rise

Pakistan continues to see a surge in COVID-19 cases, as the country’s death count from the pathogen entered double digits in a single day after a gap of 4.5 months, National Institute of Health (NIH) data showed Saturday morning.

According to NIH, 10 deaths were reported in Pakistan in the past 24 hours, the highest number of deaths since March 4 when 11 deaths were reported.

During the last 24 hours, 22,451 COVID-19 diagnostic tests were conducted across the country, out of which 737 came back positive, resulting in a 3.28% positivity ratio.

NIH said 189 COVID-19 patients are still in critical condition and being treated at different medical facilities.