Males put on protecting masks as a safety measure towards coronavirus, as they stand exterior the Isolation ward on the Pakistan Institute of Medial Sciences (PIMS) in Islamabad, Pakistan March 15, 2020. REUTERS/Waseem Khan NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES
QUETTA: The Balochistan authorities spokesperson, Liaquat Shahwani on Friday confirmed that two sufferers contaminated with the coronavirus had efficiently recovered because the battle towards the lethal virus continues. “Two patients admitted at the Shaikh Zayad hospital of Quetta have been fully recovered”, he stated. “Both patients have been discharged from hospital and sent home, after their test results came negative.”
It’s pertinent to say that that is the primary occasion, the place sufferers of coronavirus in Balochistan have totally recovered. As per the stats,just one affected person has died because of the virus whereas others are receiving therapy in Quetta.
COVID-19 tally reaches 133
The tally of coronavirus circumstances in Balochistan reached 133 on Friday because the provincial authorities arrested 300 individuals and sealed 2,500 retailers in violation of part 144 on the third day of the lockdown.
Dad and mom have been warned that they are going to be arrested for letting their kids come out on the streets with none purpose. Nevertheless, basic shops remained open together with pharmacies and the transportation of products was additionally allowed. The Pak-Iran border additionally remained closed for the 34th day whereas the Pak-Afghan border at Chaman remained closed for the 26th day.
It’s pertinent to notice {that a} late-night notification issued by the Residence and Tribal Affairs Division relayed that prayers in mosques throughout the province had been banned with rapid impact for 12 days. It suggested the individuals to carry out all of the prayers at their properties.
Nevertheless, mosques have been allowed to stay open however solely 5 individuals may carry out the prayers collectively together with the prayer chief and 4 others.
“In a major decision by the Balochistan government to curb the spread of coronavirus, people can no more offer prayers at mosques,” Liaquat Shahwani stated in a tweet. “Only mosque staff of maximum five people can offer prayers at mosques. In addition to the mosque’s predecessor, 3-5 people, including a caretaker and a servant, will be allowed for the congregation of prayer.”
On the event, the clerics appealed to the general public that because of the outbreak of coronavirus, kids and aged individuals over 50 years of age, together with sick, affected by colds and cough ought to stay at properties and supply prayers. “They should refrain from coming to the mosque and people are urged to perform prayers in their homes.”
Pak Afghan border
In a video message, a Pakistani driver stranded in Spin Boldak on the Pak-Afghan border, relayed that greater than 800 Pakistanis have been caught there together with 400 empty containers, vans and oil tankers. He appealed to the federal government of Pakistan for serving to them.
Printed in The Categorical Tribune, March 28th, 2020.
