Friday, March 27th, 2020
Second Chinese consignment of 50,000 testing kits reach Karachi
ISLAMABAD, Mar 27 (DNA):A second plane carrying 50,000 testing kits for coronavirus and medical equipment donated by private Chinese companies have reached Karachi. According to NDMA spokesperson, the consignment carrying testing kits and medical was the second tranche of medical goods sent by Jack Ma Foundation.
Singapore to arrest people who stand too close to anyone
Singaporeans can now end up behind bars if they don’t practice social distancing. To halt the spread of the coronavirus across the country, authorities announced on Friday jail time for all those who intentionally stand close to someone else. The punishment will last for six months and Sg$10,000 (PKR1,130,250). The city-state has introduced a series of new measures to tackle the virus, including closing bars and cinemas as well as banning large events. As a step to ensure residents practice social distancing aptly, the country has banned individuals from standingRead More
Pakistan’s first coronavirus patient wants people to practice social distancing
KARACHI, MAR 27 (DNA) – Yahya Jaffery is the first Pakistani to have been diagnosed with the coronavirus and successfully recover from it. The Karachi resident is a university student who had tested positive after arriving from Iran on February 20. He believes he contracted the virus while visiting shrines in the cities of Qom, Mashhad or Tehran. Jaffery has advised citizens to stay home during the country’s combat against COVID-19. “Prevention is better than cure.” he added. He offered his services to help the country contain the outbreak ofRead More
Two coronavirus patients discharged in Skardu after recovering
SKARDU, MAR 27 (DNA) – Two more patients have been discharged in Skardu after they recovered from the coronavirus, revealed a Gilgit-Baltistan official. The two men had tested positive for coronavirus a few days ago and had been moved to an isolation ward in Skardu. They have since recovered and have now been sent home after the latest coronavirus test came back negative for both of them. Pakistan has reported 1,238 known coronavirus cases so far and 91 of them are in Gilgit-Baltistan.=DNA =====
Indonesian embassy officials discuss COVID 19 with IIU President
ISLAMABAD, MAR 27 (DNA) – A delegation from the Embassy of Indonesia comprising of Defence Attache, Col. Dody Mukhtar Taufik and other senior officials paid a visit to the International Islamic University, Islamabad. The delegation met with Dr. Aqdas Naveed Malik, Acting President. The delegation appreciated the efforts of IIUI in maintaining a secure and conducive environment for all foreign students including Indonesian students residing at the IIU Hostels. The delegation further assured of their confidence in IIUI and also assured to extend any support for their students. The PresidentRead More