The Punjab Primary and Secondary Healthcare Department has clarified that there are currently 26 confirmed cases of coronavirus in the province as various media outlets reported conflicting figures.

According to a statement issued by the health department, the virus has been detected in 20 Zaireen, 5 individuals in Lahore, and one in Gujrat.

It added that all the patients are currently in isolation wards, while all possible facilities are being provided to the patients. The statement said that 134 people have been discharged after their test results came back negative.