Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination Field Epidemiology and Disease Surveillance Division (FEDSD), National Institute of Health (NIH), Islamabad
(Phone: 051- 9255237, Fax: 051-9255099 Email: fedsd@nih.org.pk) P
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Daily Situation Report – Pakistan COVID-19 April 03, 2020 Data Table* Province/ Region
ICT Punjab Sindh KP Balochistan AJK GB Total
Suspected cases at Lab Update Hospital Update hospitals New Cumulative Cumulative Still Discharged (last 24 Cumulative tests Test positive Expired admitted /Recovered hrs) performed cases
398 436 578 124 122 73 67 1,798
2,395 5,522 7,504 1,938 2,171 322 961 20,813
2,395 15,134** 7,504 1,938 2,171 322 844 30,308
68 920 783 311*** 169 09 190 2,450
18 456 410 92 125 09 12 1,122
03 06 65 30 17 00 05 126
00 11 11 09 01 00 03 35
Travelers Screened at Points of Entry in last 24 hours Cumulative travelers Screened Home/Facility Suspected at Points of Entry
0
Quarantine
47 447 297 180 26 00 170 1,167
1,102,562 234
Regions
Quarantine facilities (n)
No. of arrivals in last 24 hrs
Cumulative no of persons present
ICT Punjab
06 04
00
30 2,956
Sindh KP Balochistan AJK GB
05 101 09 37 47
00 279 00 22 00
1,363 3,312 408 197 227
* 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