Federal Minister for Industries and Production Hammad Azhar announced on Monday that he has tested positive for coronavirus, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.
In a tweet, the minister said, “I have tested positive for Covid-19 and self-isolating at home,”
I have tested positive for Covid-19 and self isolating at home. Requesting everyone for prayers. JazakAllah Khair.
— Hammad Azhar (@Hammad_Azhar) February 1, 2021
”Requesting everyone for prayers. JazakAllah Khair,” he added.
It is relevant to note that Pakistan reported 1,615 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours (Sunday), as per the latest data released from the National Command and Control (NCOC), the apex body to formulate policies to counter the coronavirus since the outbreak of virus last year.