ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar said hecannot make any prediction regarding the end or continuation of the ongoingCOVID-19 lockdown across the country.
Asad Umar, while addressing a press conference at National Command andOperation Centre (NCOC), said that no predictions could be made regardingthe restrictions amid COVID-19 crisis would be lifted after April 14 ornot. He added that the decision regarding the lockdown will be taken thisweek by the federal government.
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“Pakistani nation is exhibiting discipline [amid lockdown to containcoronavirus pandemic] excluding people from some areas avoiding to adoptprecautionary measures. We are getting achievements in stopping the spreadof the virus.”
“I’m not saying that coronavirus has not spread but its pace is slowed downafter imposing restrictions in cities. The virus spread can be endedthrough social distancing and safety measures.”
The minister admitted that the national economy was facing impacts oflockdown.
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“Our capability to conduct coronavirus tests was lesser as compared to theother countries, however, Pakistan has overcome the issue after increasingits capacity and mechanisms for the functionalisation of hospitals to copewith the current situation,” said Umar.
“We have to protect our doctors and paramedical staff as they are ourheroes. The government is also increasing the number of ventilators acrossthe country. We are trying our best for not to lose control over thehealth-related issues.
Highlighting the miseries of weaker sections of the society, Umar said thegovernment is well-aware about their difficulties. He paid tribute to thesocial workers for serving the nationals in a difficult time.
