President Zardari tests negative for COVID, to remain hospitalised few more days: Dr Asim

Former president and PPP Co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari addresses a press conference in Karachi, on May 11, 2022. — Twitter/MediaCellPPPFormer president and PPP Co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari addresses a press conference in Karachi, on May 11, 2022. — Twitter/MediaCellPPP

KARACHI: President Asif Ali Zardari is showing signs of improvement in his treatment, his physician Dr Asim Hussain told Geo News on Friday.

The president has tested negative for COVID-19 on a rapid test but remains under the care of infectious disease specialists, Dr Asim said in a phone conversation with Geo News.

Physiotherapy is also being administered as part of the recovery process, and the president is expected to remain hospitalised for another couple of days, the doctor added.

Doctors have not yet allowed any visitors to meet President Zardari during his stay.

This is a developing story and is being updated with further details.