What are the reasons behind a worsening coronavirus situation in Pakistan?
PM's aide on health Dr Faisal Sultan reveals what is driving up the coronavirus curve in Pakistan
December 19, 2020
- Weather and living conditions major reasons behind the deteriorating coronavirus situation
- Dr Sultan urges masses to follow safety measure to curb the spread of virus
- If the people fail to follow safety measures, government will be forced to take tough decisions, says SAPM
ISLAMABAD: The main reasons behind the worsening situation of the COVID-19 pandemic in different cities across Pakistan are the weather and living conditions, the prime minister's special assistant on health said on Saturday.
Dr Sultan, speaking to a private news channel on Saturday, said that if the people were careful, the war against COVID-19 could be won quickly.
The special assistant, shedding light on what would happen if the people did not follow the government's directives, said that it would be forced to take tough decisions.
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Dr Sultan, commenting on curbing the virus' spread, said that following COVID-19 standard operating procedure (SOPs) was absolutely essential.
The special assistant said that a rising daily death ratio is a matter of concern and if implementation of SOPs was not ensured, the situation could deteriorate.
“I am satisfied with the steps taken by the government but I appeal to the people to understand the gravity of the situation”, he said.
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Meanwhile, according to the National Command and Operations Centre, during the last 24 hours, most deaths were recorded in Punjab (36) followed by Sindh (32).
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In all, over the last 24 hours, 87 people died — 45 of whom passed away on ventilators. Moreover, 3,179 people tested positive for the virus, according to NCOC.
