Pakistan records most daily COVID-19 cases since pandemic began

Pakistan on Friday reported 7,678 new COVID-19 cases, its highest-ever daily tally of infections since the pandemic began. Notably, the positivity rate surged to a record 12.93%. Pakistan has reported 23 deaths from coronavirus in the past 24 hours, increasing its nationwide death toll to 29,065, official data showed. The country is facing a COVID-19 surge due to Omicron variant.