Another ANP leader tests positive for Covid-19

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Awami National Party (ANP) central secretary general Mian Iftikhar Hussain has tested positive for Covid-19, a press release from Bacha Khan Markaz said.

ANP’s central secretary information Zahid Khan said that Hussain had complained of feeling unwell after attending the funeral of his elder brother Mian Muhammad Sareer Khan, who had died of Covid-19.

“His condition is improving but he cannot meet anyone and is under treatment. He will remain in isolation until he completely recovers,” Khan said.

On Monday, senior ANP leader Ghulam Ahmed Bilour had tested positive for the novel coronavirus.

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