KARACHI: Pakistan’s President Asif Ali Zardari has tested positive for COVID-19 and has been put in isolation, his physician Dr Asim Hussain said on Wednesday.
In a statement issued by the President House Press Wing, Dr. Asim said that after various tests, it has been confirmed that the president is suffering from Corona.
Dr. Asim Hussain further stated that due to the nature of the illness, the president had been advised to remain in isolation. He said that a team of experts is taking care of him and the President’s condition is improving.
President Zardari was rushed to hospital in Karachi after his health deteriorated late Monday night.
Earlier, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had enquired about the health of President Zardari via a telephone call. The premier prayed for the early recovery of the president, adding that prayers of the entire nation were with the president.
Meanwhile, Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori had also contacted President Zardari’s physician Dr Asim Hussain to inquire about the head of state’s health and wish him well.
It is pertinent to mention here that President Asif Ali Zardari suffered a foot fracture in 2024 upon disembarking a plane at Dubai Airport. The President was on a private visit to UAE.
According to the President House Spokesperson, the President was immediately taken to the hospital for initial medical assistance.
After examination, doctors applied a plaster to his foot, the spokesperson said adding that the plaster will remain for four weeks. President Zardari was advised to rest completely at home.
