Army called in to curb corona
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ISLAMABAD/LAHORE: Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Friday he has directed the Pakistan Army to help ensure along with police and Rangers that the standard operating procedures (SOPs) regarding COVID-19 are strictly implemented and followed.
In a televised address after chairing the meeting of the National Coordination Committee (NCC) for COVID-19, the prime minister urged the masses to adopt preventive measures against coronavirus so that the situation remained under control and a lockdown of big cities is avoided.
“We have been instructing the people to follow the SOPs but they neither have fear nor are cautious. Therefore, the pandemic is spreading rapidly,” he said.
Army called in to stop surging corona
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April 24, 2021
ISLAMABAD/LAHORE: Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Friday he has directed the Pakistan Army to help ensure along with police and Rangers that the standard operating procedures (SOPs) regarding COVID-19 are strictly implemented and followed. The prime minister made the announcement after 144 people died of the virion across the country in 24 hours on Friday, preceding a fortnight of over 100 deaths nationwide.
At night, Pakistan Army personnel along with the assistant commissioner and police visited various markets in Islamabad. Those flouting the rules and showing no regard for COVID-19 SOPs were fined, while some persons were arrested, Geo news reported.
NCOC chief urges need for strong enforcement of SOPs as number of critical patients reaches 3,568
ISLAMABAD:
National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) chief Federal Minister Asad Umar said on Sunday that Pakistan s tally for critical Covid patients reached 3,568 yesterday, the highest the country has seen so far. This is the highest number since Covid started, the minister said, expressing his concern on Twitter.
Cautioning the masses, Umar further said that there was a need for strong enforcement of Covid SOPs. Please take precautions and cooperate with administration in their enforcement efforts, the minister requested to the public.
Yesterday there were 3468 covid patients on critical care in Pakistan yesterday. This is the highest number since covid started. The need for strong enforcement of sop s is vital. Please take precautions and cooperate with administration in their enforcement efforts