Dr Yasmin Rashid asks people to understand seriousness of situation

LAHORE: Punjab Health Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid has said that the decision of lockdown was made under unavoidable circumstances.

In her message, she said, “In order to stop the spread of the virus, it is important that we stop virus transmission, which is only possible when people stay at home.” She appealed to the people to understand the seriousness of the situation.

“Please do not expose yourself to the virus and help us by staying indoors. Stay at home and adopt social distancing till the crisis is over,” she asked the people.

The decision about the lockdown was made to save people from the virus which had caused thousands of deaths globally, she said. Acknowledging the services of doctors and paramedical staff, the minister said that doctors and paramedical staff were the frontline force and they were doing their best to save lives in hospitals. She said, “Dr Osama is a martyr and deserves our prayers and tributes for immense service to t he humanity. He is a real hero.”

She requested the philanthropists to come forward and help the deserving people in the hour of need. Dr Yasmin Rashid said that all confirmed and suspected patients were being looked after by the government.-