Two Pakistani prisoners in Bagram prison have died after they contracted Coronavirus, reports The News, a Pakistani media organisation.

There are several more who are infected and are in serious condition.

The two victims are Nisar Ahmad, 43, and Waseem Khan, 16.
Most of the Pakistani inmates in the prison are members of the Pakistani Taliban movement who were captured.
The publication reports that the virus was spreading swiftly in the prison due to overcrowding and lack of proper healthcare.