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Pak doctor who led fight against COVID-19 dies

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Islamabad: A young doctor who spearheaded the fight against novel coronavirus in Pakistan’s Gilgit-Baltistan (GB), has died, the region’s spokesperson said, but did not specify whether he died of the virus or other causes.
Usama Riaz’s death was confirmed on Sunday night by GB government spokesperson Faizullah Faraq.
The doctor had been active in the screening of patients coming into the region from Taftan, a town which shares a border with Iran, and had been lauded for his bravery.
The department added that the doctor would be officially declared a national hero. (IANS)

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