Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination

Field Epidemiology and Disease Surveillance Division (FEDSD), National Institute of Health (NIH), Islamabad
P 2
(Phone: 051- 9255237, Fax: 051-9255099 Email: fedsd@nih.org.pk)

Daily Situation Report – Pakistan

COVID-19
March 28, 2020
Data Table* Travelers Screened at Points of Not
Suspected cases at
Lab Update Hospital Update Entry in last 24 hours received
hospitals
Province/ Cumulative travelers Screened 1,102,383
New Cumulative Cumulative
Region Discharged/ Suspected at Points of Entry 234
(last 24 Cumulative tests Test positive Still admitted Expired
Recovered
hrs) performed cases Call Records (n) Returnees Returnees
ICT 198 910 1,056 39 8 2 0 from China from Iran
Punjab 210 3,339 3,310 490 237 4 5
First-time calls in 0 0
Sindh 351 4,807 5,158 457 294 14 1
KP 104 820 1,121 180 50 2 3
past 24 hrs
Balochistan 22 1,494 1,657 133 122 2 1 Cumulative no of 5,474 9,489
AJK 7 90 97 2 2 0 0 first-time calls
GB 45 787 832 107 12 3 1 Follow-up calls in 520 192
Total 937 12,247 13,231 1,408 725 26 11 past 24 hrs
Cumulative 12,247 7,115
* Errors and omissions possible. follow-up calls
**Data include test results of symptomatic and asymptomatic residents of ICT. Advised Self- 0 0
Updates: Pakistan: Quarantine
• During last 24 hours, 211 new cases confirmed by different laboratories, bringing the national
tally to 1,408. Two deaths reported in Punjab in last 24 hours. Total deaths 11 National Emergency Operation Centre
Global: Helpline 1166 Summary
• Total cases: 597,072 Total Deaths: 27,360
• Total number of countries/regions affected: 177
NIH Preparedness and Response: New Calls 138,062
• Contact tracing of confirmed cases being carried out by the RRTs. Cumulative Calls 321,600
• Risk communication carried out among healthcare workers and affected communities during since 31st Jan, 2020
contact 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 • RRT teams are working for contact tracing
Sindh • Distribution of N95 masks across the province was done
Punjab • CM Punjab advice indoor stay and follow the guidelines issued by the Govt.
KP • Screeing teams are deputed at all district entry and exit points for screening of visitors of COVID -19
AJK • A new field isolation hospital for COVID-19 with 50 bed capacity will be established in Muzaffarabad.
GB • All suspected Travellers coming from Taftan will be tested for COVID-19
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