Six pilgrims discharged from quarantine centre

MUZAFFARGARH: Six pilgrims were allowed to go home from a quarantine centre at Chowk Sarwar Shaheed, while another man, who tested positive, was sent to isolation ward of Muzaffargarh hospital on Wednesday.

Assistant Commissioner (AC) Fayyaz Ali saw off the six pilgrims, including women and children. They left for their respective homes. The pilgrims and their families were briefed on protective measures and they were further instructed to remain under quarantine at their homes for fourteen days as a precautionary measure. Seven pilgrims were brought to Chowk Sarwar Shaheed quarantine centre from Multan quarantine and they were kept under observation.

Six of them sent to home when they tested negative for coronavirus and the seventh one was shifted to isolation ward of Muzaffargarh hospital.

Minister visits quarantine centre: Minister of State for Housing and Works Mian Shabbir Ali Qureshi visited quarantine centre at Tehsil Headquarters Hospital (THQ) Chowk Sarwar Shaheed here on Wednesday. The minister met with the people in quarantine centre and also inspected arrangements.