Islamabad has reported 452 coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours — the highest number of cases since April 28 with 509 cases.

The region also reported two coronavirus-related fatalities over the past 24 hours. The total number of infections has now increased to 89,569 while the death toll from the disease now stands at 809.

Meanwhile, Azad Jammu and Kashmir reported 308 cases and three deaths. The total number of cases has increased to 26,086 while the death toll is 639.

Gilgit-Baltistan reported 78 cases and two deaths, taking the caseload to 8,551 and the death toll to 150.

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