ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) has urged the government to impose a full lockdown countrywide to control the rising number of coronavirus cases.
While speaking to a private channel, PMA general secretary Dr Qaiser Sajjad expressed concern over the worsening coronavirus situation in the country. Â He said the upcoming week will be difficult for Pakistan regarding the COVID-19 situation.
He said the situation is also turning like India and micro of smart lockdown will not serve the purpose now. He said there is a need to stop the movement of the masses as it is the need of the hour and only solution to control the situation. He advised the government should consider imposing a full-fledged lockdown to reduce the number of cases down.
Pakistan has reported 201 more COVID deaths on Wednesday, the highest number in a single day since the pandemic break out in the country. The nationwide tally of fatalities has jumped to 17,530 as the government tightens restrictions.
