Pakistan's Health Minister Zafar Mirza tests COVID-19 positive

Islamabad: Pakistan's Health Minister Dr Zafar Mirza informed on Monday (July 6, 2020) that he has tested COVID-19 positive.

The Minister tweeted, "I have tested positive for COVID-19. Under med advice I have isolated myself at home & taking all precautions."

He added, "I have mild symptoms. Please keep me in your kind prayers. Colleagues, keep up the good work! You are making a big difference & I am proud of you."

<327> I have tested positive for COVID-19. Under med advice I have isolated myself at home & taking all precautions. I have mild symptoms. Please keep me in your kind prayers. Colleagues, keep up the good work! You are making a big difference & I am proud of you. — Zafar Mirza (@zfrmrza) July 6, 2020

Earlier on July 3, Pakistan's Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said that he has tested positive for coronavirus and has quarantined himself.

This afternoon I felt a slight fever and immediately quarantined myself at home. I have now tested positive for Covid 19. By the grace of Allah, I feel strong and energetic. I will continue to carry on my duties from home. Please keep me in your prayers. — Shah Mahmood Qureshi (@SMQureshiPTI) July 3, 2020

Several Pakistani political leaders and cricketers including veteran Shahid Afridi have tested positive for COVID-19 in the past few months.

According to Pakistan's COVID-19 data on Monday morning, the country has a total of 2,31,818 confirmed cases with 4,762 coronavirus deaths.