RAWALPINDI, PAKISTAN - MAY 20: Pakistani people wearing a face mask as a precaution against coronavirus (Covid-19) arrive at Rawalpindi Railways Station to board a train to leave for their hometowns to celebrate Eid al-Fitr with their families, in Rawalpindi, Pakistan on May 20, 2020. Pakistan on Wednesday partially resumed train services cross the country after being suspended for two months as the country continues to grapple with the coronavirus pandemic, resulting the death of more than 1,000 and infected coronavirus cases around 47,000. (Photo by MUHAMMAD REZA/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
Pakistan’s coronavirus death toll has passed the 1,000 mark, according to the country’s health ministry.
The country has now recorded at least 48,091 confirmed cases and 1,017 deaths, the ministry said.
Pakistan reported its first Covid-19 death on March 18, and implemented a nationwide lockdown soon after.
It was eased earlier this month, with restrictions lifting in several phases. Though some shops and manufacturers have already resumed business, all schools remain closed until July 15.
“We are doing this because the people of our country our suffering economically,” said Prime Minister Imran Khan when announcing the measures would be lifted.
