ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan on Saturday advised the masses to follow precautionary measures to control the spread of deadly Coronavirus (COVID-19).
In a series of tweets, she said that protecting the health of the people was the topmost priority of Prime Minister Imran Khan.
She said that no negligence had been identified anywhere in the country regarding the handling and treatment of COVID-19 patients nor it would be tolerated in the future as well. She also said that the prime minister was personally monitoring the whole situation arising out of coronavirus.
She further said the federal and provincial governments, as well as other relevant institutions, were working in coordination to control the situation.
She urged the people to demonstrate exemplary discipline and confront this virus with courage, resilience and unity.
Dr Firdous also advised people to avoid going to the gatherings, handshakes and repeatedly wash their hands. She advised the masses not to eat at restaurants and prefer to takeaway the meal.
She said that to confront the coronavirus threat, the World Bank (WB) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) would give $238 million and $350 million to Pakistan, respectively.
Meanwhile, she also paid tribute to the doctors, nurses and paramedical staff who are currently dealing with the coronavirus cases. She acknowledged that they were putting their lives at risk to save the lives of others.
