Sindh's coronavirus tally has topped 22,000 after it reported 846 new cases. Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah said that 3,547 tests were conducted over the last 24 hours, out of which 846 came back positive.

"Twenty four per cent tests coming back positive is a big increase," he said, adding that this was due to carelessness in following precautionary measures.

He added that 156 patients are in critical condition while 34 are on ventilators.

The chief minister said that 146 people recovered and were sent to their homes during the last 24 hours.

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