628 new Covid cases, three fatalities reported in the last 24 hours

Islamabad (HRNW) Pakistan reported a total of 628 new coronavirus cases and three deaths during the last 24 hours, according to the data shared by the National Institute of Health (NIH) on Monday.

The NIH said 19,451 diagnostics tests were conducted across the country in the last 24 hours that yielded a 3.23% positivity ratio.

As of Sunday, 163 Covid-19 patients are receiving healthcare in critical care units of different hospitals throughout the country.

The NCOC has asked organizers to hold Muharram congregations in open spaces, instead of homes or other confined spaces.

They have also instructed the organizers to ensure social distancing and the use of face mask during the congregations.