Coronavirus has been confirmed in at least 28 people in Pakistan, says Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Health Dr Zafar Mirza.

Address a press conference on Friday evening, Mirza said he would give further details about these cases later.

Accompanied by Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan, special assistant to the prime minister on information and broadcasting, Mirza said closure of border was an important step in the strategy to contain the virus.