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Coronavirus cases in Afghanistan hikes to 1,092
The spokesman for the Ministry of Public Health said that 66 new cases had been registered in the past 24 hours, including 52 in Kabul, five in Laghman, four in Nangarhar and one in Paktia.
On the other hand, Arg says that President Ashraf and the first lady, Rula Ghani, have tested negative for the Coronavirus.
Wahidullah Mayar, the spokesman for the Ministry of Public Health, said, “With the registration of these new cases, the number of the infected in the country reached 1,092. In the last 24 hours, 15 patients have recovered bringing the total number of recoveries to 150.”
Capital Kabul is going through the most difficult time. With a total of 385 cases of the Coronavirus, it surpassed Herat, which has 340 positive cases, and it seems like Kabul should be on high alert now.
The Afghan Ministry of Public Health and the World Health Organization recommend that people must wash their hands with soap several times a day, at least 20 seconds each time, avoid physical contact and stay home.
Also, the Afghan president, who has carried out his work through video teleconference lately, has reportedly tested negative for the COVID19 – he considered taking the test after some staff at the Arg had tested positive for the virus.
Sediq Sediqi, the presidential spokesman, said the Coronavirus tests were performed upon the request of the president and the first lady.
Sedigi underlined that Ashraf Ghani was healthy and was pursuing the government’s efforts on all fronts.
According to him, all precautionary measures have been taken to make sure the working atmosphere is safe for the president.
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Mujahid dispels claims of rifts within the Islamic Emirate
Mujahid emphasized that there is strong unity, obedience, and cohesion within the Islamic Emirate, and that there is no concern about any division.
Zabihullah Mujahid, the spokesperson of the Islamic Emirate, has rejected a BBC report that alleged the existence of divisions among officials of the Islamic Emirate, stating that such claims are not true.
Mujahid said in a post that there are no disagreements whatsoever within the ranks of the Islamic Emirate.
He added that all affairs within the system of the Islamic Emirate are conducted in accordance with Islamic Sharia, and that there is no room for any kind of disagreement.
According to him, statements by officials about the importance of unity and solidarity, or minor issues in which views may differ, never mean the existence of disagreement.
He emphasized that there is strong unity, obedience, and cohesion within the Islamic Emirate, and that there is no concern about any division.
The head of Afghanistan’s embassy in New Delhi, Noor Ahmad Noor, has met with Afghan traders residing in India to discuss their concerns and challenges.
During the meeting, members of the Afghan business community shared issues related to trade and commercial activities.
Noor assured the traders that addressing their concerns is a top priority for the embassy and emphasized that efforts will be made, in coordination with the host country, to find practical solutions.
He also reiterated the embassy’s commitment to supporting Afghan traders and facilitating economic and commercial engagement in India.
The United Nations has confirmed that Rosemary DiCarlo, the UN Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, and her staff are working on a visit to Kabul later this month.
Speaking at a press conference, UN Spokesman Stéphane Dujarric said that an official announcement would be made once arrangements are finalized.
Dujarric said the visit is intended to follow up on the Doha process, which was initiated by UN Secretary-General António Guterres in May 2023. He emphasized that the engagement aims to be both principled and pragmatic, with a focus on serving the interests and well-being of the Afghan people.
The plan for DiCarlo’s visit was first announced by the Afghan foreign ministry following a meeting with UNAMA officials In Kabul on Tuesday.
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