Sindh Minister Murtaza Baloch shifted to ICU

Published May 24, 2020
Sindh Minister for Human Settlement Ghulam Murtaza Baloch was diagnosed with coronavirus. — Dawn archives
Sindh Minister for Human Settlement Ghulam Murtaza Baloch was diagnosed with coronavirus. — Dawn archives

KARACHI: Sindh Minister for Human Settlement Ghulam Murtaza Baloch has been shifted to intensive care unit (ICU) of a private hospital after his state of health started deteriorating here.

The minister, after testing positive for coronavirus a few days ago, was taken to hospital, according to a news release on Saturday.

Family members, friends and relatives of Mr Baloch have appealed to the people to pray for his speedy recovery.

Published in Dawn, May 24th, 2020

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