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RAWALPINDI: The Rawalpindi Cantonment Board (RCB) has shut down the Cantonment Board Care Centre for an indefinite interval due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Furthermore, an isolation ward has been arrange on the Cantonment Basic Hospital (CGH).
An RCB spokesperson mentioned that residents have been suggested to as a substitute use the CB Care App to register their complaints. Alternatively, they will contact board officers through the helpline: 051-111-07-07-07 and 051-9274401-4.
He added that the board has accelerated its ongoing public consciousness marketing campaign on COVID-19. On this regard, he mentioned that the board has put up consciousness banners at numerous factors to spotlight preventive measures for COVID-19.
Dr Asia Shahzad Qureshi of CGH, the official mentioned, has been appointed because the focal particular person on the virus for the remits of the board.
Moreover, a particular consciousness marketing campaign is being run via newspapers, pamphlets, billboards and banners.
The official added {that a} 50-bed isolation ward has been arrange at CGH the place medical doctors and workers are being educated to deal with sufferers. Preparations have been additionally being taken to arrange corona isolation wards in all non-public hospitals of the cantonment, he added.
Moreover, preparations are being made to acquire coronavirus safety kits other than guaranteeing the supply of face masks and hand wash and sanitizers at CGH in adequate portions. To additional enhance cleanliness in cantonment areas, he mentioned, that particular preparations are being made.
Printed in The Specific Tribune, March 21st, 2020.
