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QUETTA: Doctors have announced to protest outside the Balochistan Chief Minister and governor house over not being provided with safety kits amid the coronavirus outbreak.
The move came after 12 doctors became infected with COVID-19 due to the unavailability of safety equipment. Despite highlighting the issues several times to the provisional government, no action was taken.
On 31st March, the young doctors association threatened to go on strike in a critical time if they were not provided basic safety equipment. Lives of more than 189 who have tested positive for the coronavirus in Balochistan could be at risk if the doctors in the province go on a strike.
Balochistan Chief Minister Jam Kamal Khan earlier on Saturday confirmed that 13 more patients recovered from the coronavirus in Quetta and were discharged from hospital. The cases of COVID-19 have surged to 192 while one patient has died so far in Balochistan.
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