Pakistan reported 2,869 new Covid-19 cases in 24 hours, taking the country's Covid-19 tally to 869,438. The country's death toll climbed to 19,210 after 104 more people succumbed to the deadly disease.

Meanwhile, 5,200 patients recovered from the deadly disease in a day taking total recoveries to 771,692. According to NCOC, total active Covid-19 cases across the country were reported to be 76,536.

 The Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) released data about the number of doctors and paramedics who lost their lives to coronavirus, as per reports.

The data further showed that 607 ventilators were in use while the number of active cases was 78,959 as of May 11. The overall death toll has swelled to 19,106 while 5,353 patients were under treatment in hospitals across the country.

In the wake of the ongoing restrictions in force till May 16, the forum urged the nation to stand united in supporting the steps taken for the well-being of the citizens. It also approved guidelines under which it suggested that Eid prayers be organised in open spaces under strict Covid-19 protocols.

The guidelines suggested arranging thermal screening and sanitisers at entry points as well as six-foot social distancing markings at the venue. Worshippers will be encouraged to perform ablution at home and bring their own prayer mats. Socialising/embracing and handshakes after prayers will be discouraged and gathering not allowed.

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