The death toll from the #kabuluniversity incident has reached 35, as per some media outlets. Reportedly, several Iranian dignitaries were to inaugurate the book fair hosted at the University. It can be either the IS (given that the Taliban have denied any involvement), which has taken roots in #afghanistan or other rogue factions or disgruntled allies of the state.
#pakistan is witnessing a surge in #covid19 cases again. The daily mortality rate has increased by 140 percent. Hospitals are filled again and people are facing trouble finding a bed in hospitals in #rawalpindi and #islamabad
#pakistan is witnessing a sudden, sharp decline in its #covid19 cases, which has surprised the health experts as well. While many people believe low testing is the reason behind this decline, the test-to-case ratio is also very low.
However, there is no proper data available to the researchers to pinpoint the exact cause. All that exists presently are speculations and assumptions.
The majorly young population of the country can be one of the factors, as the #virus affects the old populace disproportionately. Another factor can be the behavior of people. Many affectees go for testing only after their symptoms (mild) dissipate. Data manipulation or misreporting can also be a reason. Whatever it is, we cannot know for sure due to lack of data...
