PMA demands evacuation of Pakistani students from China
Pak Chronicle Report
Karachi
Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) is very much concerned about the Pakistani citizens in China particularly students studying in Wuhan, stated a press release on Monday.
More than 500 students are studying in Wuhan. The families of these students are very much mentally disturbed of the news coming through electronic and social media about the severity and threat of coronavirus, further stated the statement.
“PMA demands from the government to take strong immediate steps to facilitate the students for their evacuation from China so that their parents could feel the sigh of relief. America, France and Japan have already taken steps to evacuate their citizens from China,” the press release further stated.
According to it coronavirus is spreading rapidly in China. More than 3000 patients have been diagnosed with coronavirus and more than 75 patients have died, according to the Chinese government.
“People of Pakistan should not get into panic of coronavirus. This is a viral infection having the same signs and symptoms like Flu, but if it is not diagnose and treated earlier, it could become complicated as acute respiratory tract obstruction and fatal,” the press release stated.
PMA has already issued a press release about the preventive guidelines for Influenza and Coronavirus (Respiratory virus). People are requested to follow these guidelines. PMA also reiterates its demand from the government to take strong preventive measures to avoid spread of coronavirus in Pakistan.
Now, it is the need of the hour to established modern Virology Labs at least at all provincial capitals, so that viral diseases could be diagnosed promptly.
Preventive guidelines for Influenza and Corona Virus (Respiratory virus):
- People should take fresh healthy and balanced diet.
- Take 7- 8 hours night sleep.
- Take plenty of water
- Complete bed rest if suffering from respiratory virus.
- Use tissue papers to clean your nose.
- People should ensure hand wash after contact with respiratory secretion.
- If you are suffering from cold or flu, do not hug or shake hand with others and do not share your paraphernalia like glass, plate, cup, towel, mobile, pen etc.
- Do not involve in self-medication practice.
- Antibiotic should not be used in any viral disease.
- People should get treatment only from qualified doctors.
- Doctors should wash their hands after examining each patient.
- Birds, animals and poultry handlers should wear gloves and masks before performing their jobs, the press release concluded.
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