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Sami Abraham of BOL News tests positive for COVID-19

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 12 June 2020

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Sami Abraham of BOL News tests positive for COVID-19
Sami Abraham has confirmed his positive COVID-19 test through a tweet. He experienced symptoms and sought medical advice, asking for public prayers for his recovery.

ISLAMABAD—Sami Abraham, President and Managing Director of BOL News, has tested positive for coronavirus.

He announced on Twitter that he had symptoms of the virus and got himself tested, saying he visited the hospital on the advice of the doctors.

He asked people to pray for his recovery.

Journalists Sabir Shakir, Matiullah Jan, and others prayed for his speedy recovery.

More than 160 journalists have tested positive for the virus since the spread of the pandemic.

Photo: Twitter (@samiabrahim)

KEY POINTS:

  • Sami Abraham is the President and Managing Director of BOL News.
  • He tested positive for coronavirus and reported symptoms.
  • Abraham visited the hospital based on his doctor's advice.
  • He requested prayers from the public for his recovery.
  • Over 160 journalists have been infected since the pandemic began.

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