KARACHI: The de facto federal health minister on Wednesday confirmed Pakistan’s first two novel coronavirus cases – one each in Sindh and a “federal area” – but didn’t share further details. The Sindh health minister, however, said one of the two patients was in Karachi.
The patient has been identified as 22-year old Syed SM Yahya Jaffri, resident of a residential scheme located on the highway. Jaffri, who had travelled as part of 28-member pilgrims group to Iran, returned to Pakistan by air on Feb 20.
Jaffri was immediately shifted to a private hospital where he was admitted to the isolation ward. Medics say they are running medical tests and the patient’s condition is improving.
Global News 
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