Next phase in country’s fight against COVID-19 difficult: PM Imran Khan

ISLAMABAD (HRNW) PM Imran Khan said that the next phase in the country’s fight against the coronavirus pandemic is difficult and urged the nation to strictly follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) to avoid the tough situation.

Prime Minister Imran Khan, while addressing the National Assembly, said Pakistan is going through a difficult situation, urging people to follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) properly to defeat coronavirus.

“If we can get past this month without numbers escalating, the worse could be over,” he said, adding that warning negligence could make matters worse.

“It is our duty to make people realise how important it is to save the elderly and those with comorbidities. The next phase is critical and we can avoid the worse by taking precautions”, added the prime minister.

“If people take precautions than our health system will recover the situation as sufficient facilities are available here in the country. If we complete this month with extreme care than we can be prevented from the negative impacts of coronavirus.”