Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan have collectively reported 196 new cases of the novel coronavirus.

Five deaths were also reported in KP.

Following is a breakdown of cases reported in each province:

  • KP: 187 cases; 5 deaths

  • Balochistan: 9 cases

KP has recorded 70,493 cases and 2020 deaths from the novel coronavirus so far. Meanwhile, 18,967 cases and 199 deaths have been reported in Balochistan.

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