Citizens should avoid unnecessary visits to hospitals: PMA

KARACHI: Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) Karachi has advised the citizens to avoid redundant visits to health facilities as people can acquire coronavirus.   

After the PMA meeting held in  Executive Committee House Karachi issued a statement following advisory for community and healthcare providers about preventions and precautions measures on coronavirus situation in the province.

The citizens visiting busy hospital OPDs are also at high risk of acquiring coronavirus due to crowd. PMA recommend patients and general public to visit busy hospital in case of dire need.  People are advised to remain at home and avoid meeting others and washing hands repeatedly. If symptoms appear contact doctor through helpline and act upon his advice.

They said in case of emergency marriage halls, schools, colleges and premises like expo center could be used as quarantine and filter clinics and there are two types of test for confirmation of coronavirus but these both tests should be done on the advice of a doctor.

The PMA Karachi also offered training of volunteers and help government in all the endeavors to prevent and control coronavirus in Pakistan and suggested government to establish a helpline through which qualified doctor should provide right advise to patients for treatment and awareness regarding coronavirus.

PMA Karachi appreciated Sindh Government for taking the right steps and offers its cooperation regarding the campaign against coronavirus. PMA Karachi has designated an information cell to provide correct information and prevent rumors about coronavirus.