More than 3,700 Sindh police officials have tested positive for the coronavirus so far, a statement by the force's spokesman said.

During the last three days, 765 tests were carried out. Of these, 23 positive cases came forward, he said. The spokesman added that so far 3,787 officials had contracted the virus while 21 had lost their lives.

He said that 3,491 officials have since recovered from the virus while 275 are currently under treatment.