Former Chief Minister of Punjab and Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz President Shahbaz Sharif has put himself in to quarantine after returning from London.

After returning yesterday, he spoke to the media at the airport.

“I was in London to be with my brother (Nawaz Sharif) as he underwent medical treatment,” Shehbaz, wearing a face mask to protect himself from the coronavirus.”

“The country is going through a tough time at the moment. That is why my brother and I decided it would be best for me to return before all international flights were banned. We will fight this [virus] together,” he said.

Announcing his return to the country on Twitter, Shehbaz urged citizens to practice social distancing and to self-isolate if possible.

“Just landed in Islamabad — maintain a distance from one another and try to stay at your homes so that none of us are forced to part with our loved ones due to this virus. Love you all!”