ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday directed the provinces to impose smart lockdowns in the affected areas by creating a balance between precautionary measures and economic activities in the upcoming difficult weeks.
Imran issued these directions while chairing a review meeting on coronavirus situation in the country.
The prime minister said the provinces have been issued directions for smart lockdowns in the affected areas, adding that steps should be taken while keeping in view the ground realities so that a balance is created between precautionary measures and economic activities.
He emphasised the pivotal role of the general public in curbing the spread of coronavirus across the country by adopting precautionary measures. He said the government, on the basis of latest estimates, is taking all necessary steps to protect the people from the deadly virus.
Expressing satisfaction on the provision of protective clothing and kits in the country, PM Imran directed the local leadership to review the Covid-19 facilities in hospitals in their respective areas in cooperation with the administration and also play a vibrant role in ensuring people’s cooperation in following the SOPs.
The prime minister, while taking notice of the difficulties in the availability of some medicines and injections used for treating Covid-19 patients, directed the chairman of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) to ensure their supply.
The meeting was apprised that 107 laboratories are working in the country for coronavirus tests and 25,000 tests are being conducted daily. The number of ventilators in the country is 4,800 while another 1,600 will be added soon.
The gathering was informed that another 2,000 Covid-19 beds will be made available to different hospitals by July.
The meeting was also told that sites have been identified in 20 big cities of the country where the number of coronavirus-affected persons is rising and administrative measures are needed by the provincial governments and district administration.
