2nd coronavirus case reported in GB: Commissioner.

SKARDU -- The second coronavirus case was reported in Gilgit Baltistan on Wednesday as 14 year-old body Zain Ali who arrived from Iran, has been tested positive for the virus, said Commissioner Baltistan Imran Ali.

He said the child under detention of the health authorities and strict vigilance has been observed to stop spread of the virus in Gilgit Balistan (GB).

The boy had come to Skardu from Iran on February 26 along with his mother after visiting holy shrines and was being treated in a hospital at Skardu . The family had not informed the health authorities about their return from Iran to Skardu.

He said people of GB had to inform the health authorities about their return from Iran.

The Commissioner said around 329 zaireen were in...

To continue reading

Request your trial

VLEX uses login cookies to provide you with a better browsing experience. If you click on 'Accept' or continue browsing this site we consider that you accept our cookie policy. ACCEPT