N95 masks to be ready soon in Pakistan: Dr Zafar Mirza
Assistant Special Health Minister Dr. Zafar Mirza has said that 95. masks will be ready soon in Pakistan.
At a media briefing with Federal Minister for Planning, Asad Omar, Islamabad, Dr. Zafar Mirza said that preparations for the N95 mask would begin in Pakistan in the coming days.
The Prime Minister's Assistant Special Health Office advised the public to avoid unnecessary use of the N95 mask.
He said that the N95 masks are only for health teams; citizens should not use these masks in view of the increasing demand situation.
Dr Zafar Mirza said that the number of corona virus affected people in the country is 5,744 out of which 1,955 have been fully recovered.
He said that 93 people have died from corona virus in the country while 52% of the affected people have local cases.
The Prime Minister's Assistant Special added that in a few days 34 laboratories will be enabled for corona virus testing.
He said that other precautions, including social distance, should be strictly implemented to effectively control the Corona virus outbreak.
Dr Zafar Miraz also said that the government is trying to reach people who have contact with the affected person
