Two more positive cases reported in Shangla

Umar Bacha 04/13/2020

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SHANGLA: Shangla district confirmed two tests reports today taking the district total to 13.
Deputy Commissioner Shangla, Imran Hussain Ranjha told The Northern Post that with two new positive cases at Aloch area of Puran tehsil the district tally reached to 13, however , no any suspected cases reported on Monday.
He said both were close contacts of Sadam who has recently detected positive. Their areas are already in lock down in Aloach, Puran. Both are asymptomatic and stable. Team of doctors is working on newly reported positive cases and establishing their close contact list. At least two samples from their close contacts have so far been taken which will be sent to Peshawar tonight.

Umar Bacha 04/13/2020

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Umar Bacha

Umar has been a journalist for the past 12 years in Pakistan. He is the founder and editor of The Northern Post. He writes on human rights, social issues, climate change, and international relations. He is a fellow of the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) and a recipient of the Equitable Asia Award 2021 and the Hostwriter Award 2023. Additionally, he has received two Humanitarian Reporting Awards from CEJ-IBA consecutively in 2020-21. He also contributes to national and international publications.