Balochistan has reported 471 new coronavirus cases and five more deaths during the past 48 hours, according to data from the provincial health department.

With the new cases, Balochistan's tally has crossed 4,000 while the total death toll is 46. In today's situation report, the provincial health department said it was revising its policies to detect underreported deaths.

"Due to an increase in local transmission and a [lax attitude] in following prevention protocols, the mortality [rate is] increasing. Total deaths are 76 including confirmed (46) and probable (30)," the report said.