The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government on Tuesday announced to provide free ration to families of coronvirus patients in the province.

The announcement came hours after provincial health minister Taimur Jhagra confirmed 15 cases in the province. The number later surged to 17.

According to the provincial relief department, the ration will be given to those patients who will stay at government quarantine facilities.

The ration package includes 20kg flour bag, 10kg rice, 5kg pulses, and milk.

The relief department has issued a notification in this regard after approval from Chief Minister Mahmood Khan.

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