ISLAMABAD, Aug. 1 (Xinhua) -- Pakistan reported 656 new COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours, the Ministry of Health said on Monday.
The overall tally of the infected people climbed to 1,555,247 across the country with the fresh cases, according to data released by the ministry.
A total of 30,488 people died of COVID-19 in Pakistan, with one more death over the last 24 hours, according to the ministry's statistics.
On Sunday, 19,611 tests were conducted throughout Pakistan whereas the positivity rate stood at 3.35 percent.
There are 161 patients who are in critical condition. ■
