Chaman border crossing will remain closed for another week due to Coronavirus

Chaman border crossing will remain closed for another week due to Coronavirus fear. 

Chaman connects Pakistan with Afghanistan. 

The fear coronavirus epidemic compelled Pakistan government to close its border crossings in Chaman and Taftan. 

However, a tribal jirga has approved the extended closure of Chaman border crossing for another week.

It also nodded suspension of repatriation of the Aghan migrants in the meantime.

On the other hand, Health department reported completion of screening of 15,000 individuals at the Pak-Afghan border.

Over 100 countries confirm Coronavirus cases

The world health body said 101 countries and regions have reported confirmed cases of coronavirus.

According to WHO report, a total of 105,586 confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been reported worldwide.

It shows an increase of 3,656 infections from the previous day.

It also includes 3,610 new cases outside China.

Report had it that among 24,727 confirmed cases outside China, 484 people have died of COVID-19.

It marked an increase of 71 deaths compared to the previous day.

Meanwhile, for the first time, Cambodia, Austria, Hungary, Egypt, Peru, Bulgaria, Costa Rica, Malta, Martinique and Faroe Islands have reported confirmed cases.

Moreover, French Guiana, and Maldives have reported cases of COVID-19 for the first time.