The Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) has urged the government to follow World Health Organisation protocols and implement strict lockdown to minimise the spread of coronavirus.

Speaking at a press conference in Karachi, Dr Ikram Tunio said: "We think the number will definitely spike. According to our information, there are five hospitals in Karachi that have a total of 63 beds reserved for coronavirus patients. If this is the condition in a city like Karachi, then you can imagine what it is like in other cities of Pakistan."