PM personally oversees counter measures while Coronavirus cases rise to 53

PM personally oversees counter measures while Coronavirus cases rose to 53 in Pakistan, according to convener of the NCC.

Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that he is personally overseeing measures to deal with coronavirus and will address the nation soon.

In a tweet on Saturday, he said that he advises people to follow safety instructions issued by the government.

PM personally oversees counter measures

He said while there is a need for caution there is no need for panic.

The Prime Minister said that we are alert to the dangers and have put in place sufficient protocols for the safety and health of our people.

He said the World Health Organization has commended our efforts as being amongst the best in the world.

Meanwhile, number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Pakistan has climbed to 53.

Special Assistant to Prime Minister (SAPM) on Health Dr Zafar Mirza confirmed this on Sunday.

Mirza heads National Coordination Committee on Coronavirus. 

The total number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus has climbed to 35 in Sindh and 53 in Pakistan in total.