According to the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC), Punjab is contributing 55 per cent to national Covid-19 mortality.

In a statement, the forum voiced concern over a rise in the coronavirus positivity rate during today's session, which was attended by the chief secretaries of all provinces via video link.

"Hospital admissions are also on the rise," the statement said. Provinces were appreciated for taking prudent actions for disease control through high impact interventions. Provincial administrations are advised to take strict administrative actions over violations of standard operation procedures (SOPs), the statement said.

"Tourists going to Gilgit-Baltistan, Azad Jammu and Kashmir and other tourist spots are requested to ensure proper SOPs. Provinces are requested to ensure that SOPs in transport/hotels etc are strictly followed, otherwise strict actions resulting in closure of tourism sector may also be considered," the NCOC warned,