Karachi faces a surge in COVID-19 cases, with a 30% positivity rate among symptomatic patients.

In Karachi, the COVID-19 positivity rate among patients with cold, cough, and fever symptoms has reached 30%, coinciding with a surge in flu and other viral infections due to cold weather. Hospitals face shortages of testing facilities, and many patients avoid testing due to similar symptoms across different illnesses. Medical experts advise preventive measures like wearing masks and getting vaccinated against flu to curb the spread.

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