Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan (68) has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, confirms his health adviser Dr. Faisal Sultan in a post on Twitter on March 20, reports Dawn Online.
The news of Imran Khan’s catching of the covid-19 came two days after he had received his first shot of the Covid-19 vaccine. His diagnosis of the deadly virus was also later confirmed by the Prime Minister’s Office.
The report quoting him as saying that Imran Khan had made appeals at the same time to the nation to ensure compliance with all standard operating procedures (SOPs) to prevent the spread of Covid-19 amid an intensifying third wave in the country.
Just on the previous day (March 19), the premier had visited Khyber Pakhtunkhwa where he toured Malakand University, inaugurated a new academic block and addressed a gathering of students. He had also visited the Swat Motorway, where he inaugurated the Swat Expressway Tunnels.
