ISLAMA BAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on National Health Services Dr. Zafar Mirza has asked the people to initiate special care for their elders in the face of the coronavirus pandemic.
Briefing the media in Islamabad today, he stressed the need for wearing face masks, observing social distancing, frequent hand washing to stay safe from the COVID-19.
The Special Assistant said so far seventy-two percent were over fifty years of age who have lost their lives due to coronavirus infection.
He said the senior citizens should avoid public transport and crowded places.
Dr. Zafar Mirza said the Ministry of National Health Services has issued special guidelines at the website: covid.gov.pk, for protection of the senior citizens from coronavirus.
