Virus can enter physique by way of the eyes, nostril and mouth, says Dr Isa.
KARACHI: Microbiologist Dr Farhan Isa has suggested individuals towards presenting floral bouquets to sufferers beneath remedy for the novel coronavirus in hospital, saying it has the potential to transmit the virus.
“Be careful while meeting patients at hospitals. Do not give them flower bouquets because they can spread disease,” he was quoted as saying in a press release on Thursday.
At the moment, the nationwide tally of COVID-19 sufferers has crossed 1,100 with 422 instances in Sindh; 131 in Balochistan; 405 in Punjab; 123 in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa; 91 in Gilgit-Baltistan; 25 in Islamabad; and one in Azad Jammu and Kashmir, with 9 deaths.
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He additionally recommended that kids shouldn’t be taken to hospitals as they’re weak to infections.
“Do not shake hands with patients and speak with the patient while keeping a distance,” he mentioned.
Dr Isa mentioned the contagious virus can enter the physique by way of eyes, nostril and mouth therefore it’s essential to preserve them clear.
He additionally suggested to wash the automotive’s steering wheel with Dettol resolution and repeatedly spray disinfectant resolution in home to maintain the members of the family protected from any an infection together with COVID-19.
