ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to Prime Minister (SAPM) on Health Dr Zafar Mirza on Sunday said Pakistani students in Wuhan safe and instructed to remain vigilant and adopt good personal hygiene practices in view of the outbreak of novel coronavirus in China.
He said about 500 Pakistani students at the epicenter of the deadly virus that they are well and the Pakistani Embassy would continue remaining in touch with community members and Pakistani students in Wuhan.
Mirza said in case of any reports of viral infection in members of the Pakistani community and students, they are requested to cooperate with local health authorities and share immediately the complete information with Pakistan’s Embassy for assistance.
177/ Pk Students in China have been informed about the protective measures & they should follow the instructions & be patient. Those still not registered with🇵🇰 Embassy in Beijing should do so at https://t.co/c7IKMIaSfn Be assured we are closely monitoring the situation.
— Zafar Mirza (@zfrmrza) January 26, 2020
He said the Pakistani students in China have been informed about protective measures, asking them to follow the instructions and be patient. He instructed those still not registered with Pakistan’s Embassy in Beijing to do so.
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