#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...
The Saudi government on Monday announced the resumption of the #hajj registration process for foreign residents citing that they will make up 70 percent of the pilgrims. Earlier the Kingdom has scaled back the annual ritual due to the #coronavirus. From now on, the foreign residents, who have no previous health ailments, are allowed to register on https://localhaj.haj.gov.sa.
Martine Trottier
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