KARACHI: President Asif Ali Zardari has tested negative for COVID-19, according to his physician, Dr. Asim Hussain. While the president has shown signs of improvement, he remains under the care of infectious disease specialists and is expected to stay in the hospital for a few more days.
Dr. Asim explained that physiotherapy is part of President Zardari’s recovery process, and though he tested negative on a rapid COVID-19 test, the president’s health is still being closely monitored. Currently, doctors have not allowed any visitors during his hospitalization.
President Zardari, who tested positive for COVID-19 on April 2, has been in isolation since then, receiving continuous medical care. Dr. Asim previously updated the media on April 3, stating that the president’s blood tests were showing promising results, and that the decision to transfer him from Nawabshah to Karachi for treatment had been beneficial.
Senior provincial minister Sharjeel Memon also confirmed that President Zardari’s condition was improving, refuting reports that the president would be shifted to Dubai for medical treatment. Memon expressed confidence in the president’s full recovery.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq have both expressed their best wishes for President Zardari’s swift recovery. Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori also contacted Dr. Asim to inquire about the president’s health.
The public continues to offer their prayers for President Zardari’s quick recovery as he remains under medical supervision.
