KARACHI: As many as 155 new cases of coronavirus were reported in the Sindh Police during the last two days, pushing the number of infected police personnel to 2,515 said a police spokesperson on Friday.
According to the Sindh Police spokesperson, 2,515 officials have been infected with the coronavirus so far. The spokesperson said that 16 police officials have passed away from the COVID-19.
The spokesperson further said that 906 officers have also recovered from the virus. 1,593 cops are currently under treatment, the spokesperson added.
Earlier, three police officers succumbed to the deadly COVID-19 in the province, identified, SP Shakeel from Malir complaint center in-charge, Special Security Unit (SSU) DSP Ahmad Nawaz and ASI Abdul Rahim.
In June, Karachi AIG Ghulam Nabi Memon issued orders for an isolation center to be set up at the Sindh Police Hospital in Garden, in order to treat police personnel infected with COVID-19.
Ensuring the implementation of SOPs and other directives during the pandemic, police personnel have been at the forefront in the fight against the COVID-19. For the most part, officers have remained on duty without being provided personal protective gear initially.
“Corona-affected personnel is being fully cared for and special steps are being taken on a daily basis”, the spokesman added.
Sindh has reported 110068 infections and 1922 deaths. The provincial government on Thursday extended the smart lockdown till August 15.
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