Amidst increasing Coronavirus dangerous across the country, a large number of health workers including doctors and paramedics of Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) have been infected with COVID-19.
According to hospital sources, around 97 staff members tested positive in the second wave of COVID-19.
In the recent COVID-19 wave, 75 doctors, 12 nurses and 10 other members of the PIMS staff have contracted the virus, sources said.
President Dr Arif Alvi has urged people to avoid large gatherings and keep observing precautions to curb the spread of Coronavirus pandemic, as the disease is still dangerous.
In a recent interview, the President said Pakistan has successfully tackled COVID-19 outbreak through a combination of factors including face masks, frequent hand washing and social distancing.
He said the same combination of factors is essential for future too, as the country is witnessing second wave of coronavirus cases.
Dr Arif Alvi said Pakistan was recognized for maintaining balance between lives and livelihood as the government strives to keep up the economic activity.
