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Coronavirus outbreak: Pakistan to allow int'l flight operations from April 5 for stranded citizens

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ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to resume international flight operations from April 5 to bring back stranded citizens from abroad as the coronavirus outbreak continues to affect overseas travel.

According to a notification by the Prime Minister's Office, the government has allowed resumption of international flight operations at Karachi, Lahore, Multan, Faisalabad, Quetta and Peshawar airports from April 5.

The government had banned all international flight operations across the country and even suspended domestic travel as newer cases of the coronavirus emerge each day.

Read more: Govt suspends international passenger flights to Pakistan for 2 weeks

The notification further said that all passengers brought to the country will be screened and suspected patients will be quarantined at designated hotels.

Eastern and western border to remain closed for two weeks: Dr Yusuf
Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Dr Moeed Yusuf gave a briefing on the situation at airports and borders earlier today. He had said that until April 4, the international airspace will remain closed.

Beginning March 29, a ban on all outgoing flights will become effective till April 4, the prime minister's aide on national security Moeed Yusuf said.

“The eastern and western borders will also remain closed for two weeks,” he said.

Dr Yusuf had said that depending on ‘case to case basis’ if any country requests a flight to take back its citizens then it will be discussed.

He had maintained that there was still a ban on domestic flights.
https://www.geo.tv/latest/279701-pa...rom-april-5-to-bring-back-stranded-pakistanis

‘Mujahid volunteer force’ to battle coronavirus in Punjab soon
BY AGENCIES , (LAST UPDATED 5 HOURS AGO)

LAHORE: The Punjab government has decided to form a provincial volunteer force to deliver medicines to hospitals and look after patients, Radio Pakistan reported Saturday.

According to the state-run radio, the decision was taken by Punjab Health Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid in a meeting. The volunteers would be called “Mujahid Volunteer Force”.

The health minister said that the provincial authorities will set up a helpline for the registration of volunteers.

The decision comes a day after Prime Minister Imran Khan had announced that his government is going to form a “Corona Relief Tiger Force”. The force, he had said, would provide food to poor families on their doorsteps if the country goes into a complete lockdown.

https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2020/03/28/mujahid-volunteer-force-battle-coronavirus-punjab-soon/

 

[PaklovesTurkiye]

sisters and brothers, i need to know some organization telephone number to contact for some ration for some relatives, they are white collared people, dont want to expose thre name infront of thre neighbours etc.

i have called saylani welfare, they are asking too many question and details as if these are a normal days.
people are in need of ration if someone can give me number of private organization like Hum Tv foundation or Shahid afridi foundation, so i can call them.

waiting for reply, thanks.

Contact al khidmat welfare organization

or alamgir welfare organization

They all are in Karachi

https://www.alkhidmat.com/welfare/

Try to find out their numbers from internet

 

[PaklovesTurkiye]

Hi
I am a doctor and right now I need n95 if someone has any idea where I can find some it would highly appreciated as I need it to do my professional duties

Sir, did you get the mask?

 

[Dr.Saad]

Sir, did you get the mask?

No my friend I did not my hospital does not have enough mask

 

[namefield_empty]

No my friend I did not my hospital does not have enough mask

Do you have access atleast to 3 ply surgical masks in your hospital setup? Are those health care workers in your facility involved in the aerosol generating procedures like intubation and suctioning of COVID-19 patients being provided with respirators and gowns?

 

[PaklovesTurkiye]

No my friend I did not my hospital does not have enough mask

@PakSword @RescueRanger @Zibago @Maarkhoor ....

Guys, doc needs N95 mask

 

[PakSword]

No my friend I did not my hospital does not have enough mask

You are in the US?

@PakSword @RescueRanger @Zibago @Maarkhoor ....

Guys, doc needs N95 mask

There are multiple ads on Amazon.com..

https://www.amazon.com/n95-mask/s?k=n95+mask

I am in middle east, there's no shortage of masks here. Amazon is even delivering to middle east. I don't know about Pakistan though.

 

[Dr.Saad]

Do you have access atleast to 3 ply surgical masks in your hospital setup? Are those health care workers in your facility involved in the aerosol generating procedures like intubation and suctioning of COVID-19 patients being provided with respirators and gowns?

Those working in corona opd are provided while those working in emergency dept. Like us Have to buy our kit and mask the mask I am wearing provided by hospital is a simple surgical mask that I been using for 5 days as it’s effectiveness dec. after 6 hrs. Of use as some protection is Better then nothing

You are in the US?


There are multiple ads on Amazon.com..

https://www.amazon.com/n95-mask/s?k=n95+mask

I am in middle east, there's no shortage of masks here. Amazon is even delivering to middle east. I don't know about Pakistan though.

I am in Pakistan working in a govt. hospital and since no transport and shortage of mask in Pakistan can’t get it

 

[RescueRanger]

@PakSword @RescueRanger @Zibago @Maarkhoor ....

Guys, doc needs N95 mask

Yes we know we are trying our best to deliver masks.

 

[Dr.Saad]

Yes we know we are trying our best to deliver masks.

Thank you and stay safe
We as doctors would do our best for our nation with what we have but need your dua and support

 

[PaklovesTurkiye]

Thank you and stay safe

Sir...My heartily best wishes to you.

Hang on tight.

Chinese have arrived in Pakistan with N95 masks....Will reach to you, soon

 

[Dr.Saad]

T

Sir...My heartily best wishes to you.

Hang on tight.

Chinese have arrived in Pakistan with N95 masks....Will reach to you, soon

Thank you as we need them badly if this first line of defenders goes down we are in deep problems

 

[namefield_empty]

Those working in corona opd are provided while those working in emergency dept. Like us Have to buy our kit and mask the mask I am wearing provided by hospital is a simple surgical mask that I been using for 5 days as it’s effectiveness dec. after 6 hrs. Of use as some protection is Better then nothing

Well.. Surgical masks can at best protect you from respiratory droplets, they are ineffective against the aerosols generated during procedures or otherwise. In these times of high prevalence every case of URTI/LRTI has to be considered as a potential COVID-19 case, specially for you docs working in emergency/casualty. Please stay safe and exercise abundance of caution. My best wishes..

 

[ghazi52]

Army announces completion of troops’ deployment across country

March 29, 2020

The army’s statement did not mention the number of troops deployed for the anti-coronavirus operation. — Online/File

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Army on Saturday announced completion of deployment of troops across the country for assisting civilian authorities in containing the spread of Covid-19 with a major focus on managing 182 quarantine facilities.

“Pakistan Army troops deployed across the country in aid of civil power under Article 245,” Inter-Services Public Relations, the military’s public affairs wing, said in a statement.

The deployment was approved by Chief of the Army Staff Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa last Monday (March 23) on the request of the interior ministry. The government had asked for deployment of troops in all four provinces, Islamabad, Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir under Article 245 (functions of the armed forces) of the Constitution and Section 131(A) (power to use military force for public security and maintenance of law and order) of the CrPC.

The army’s statement did not mention the number of troops deployed for the anti-coronavirus operation. However, military spokesman Maj Gen Babar Iftikhar had on Monday said that “available troops” and all medical resources would be deployed as per requirement. The army, while committing troops for the anti-Covid-19 effort, had to take into account the situation at the Line of Control and Working Boundary, where India was maintaining an aggressive posture and regularly committing ceasefire violations; and on the border with Afghanistan.

Military observers believe that troops already allocated for internal security have been re-appropriated for this task without significantly disturbing the deployments on the tense eastern and western borders.

The role to be performed by the troops was once again defined in the ISPR statement, according to which there were assisting federal and provincial governments in enforcement of the measures for containment of Covid-19. The troops are also helping in contact tracking, identification and isolation of suspected cases and the management of 182 quarantine facilities that have been set up across the country.

ISPR said: “All points of entries (POE) were being manned and monitored, joint check posts have been established and joint patrolling was being undertaken along with other Law Enforcement Agencies”.

AJK: The deployment in Azad Kashmir has been done in various parts of Kotli, Bhimber, Mirpur, Barnala, Muzaffarabad, Bagh, Kel and Rawalakot.

Balochistan: Troops have been deployed in nine districts of Balochistan, including Awaran, Dukki, Chaghi, Lasbela, Kalat, Naushki, Khuzdar, Sibbi and Gwadar. Besides enforcing restriction on movement of traffic between various towns and cities, the major focus of the military deployment in the province has been on beefing up quarantine facilities at the Taftan border crossing with Iran and Chaman border crossing with Afghanistan.

“Army troops, doctors and paramedics assisting civil administration in managing Taftan Quarantine facility. An additional container based Quarantine facility for 600 individuals is being established at Taftan,” ISPR said.

Gilgit-Baltistan: Troops have been deployed in all 10 districts of GB for assisting civil administration with enforcement measures, screening and testing of patients.

“Pakistan army helicopters flew special sorties through Khunjrab pass for transporting and distribution of medical equipment received from China including 5 Ventilators, 2000 testing kits, 2000 medical suits, 2000 N-95 Masks & 0.2 Million Face Masks on 27th March,” ISPR said.

Islamabad: In the federal capital the deployed troops, ISPR said, were manning joint check posts on entry/exit points, and undertaking joint patrolling with police, besides isolation of localities from where Covid-19 cases were being reported.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Deployment has been done in 26 districts of KP. Troops were manning four border terminals and inter provincial boundary at Drazinda.

“Army troops assisting civil administration for management of Quarantine camps at Drazinda, Gomal University, DI Khan, Post Graduate Paramedic Institutes Peshawar,” ISPR said, adding a quarantine facility for 1,500 individuals was being established in Landi Kotal and Jamrud.

The troops were, moreover, enforcing isolation of 10 neighbourhoods in Peshawar, Mardan, Charsadda and Bunner from where Covid-19 cases were reported.

Punjab: Army troops have been deployed in 34 districts of Punjab where they were manning joint check posts established on entry/exit points in addition to patrolling with police for enforcement of Covid-19 containment measures.

The health authorities in the province were being assisted by the troops in managing quarantine facilities established in D.G. Khan, Multan, Faisalabad and Lahore Expo Centre. Moreover, the troops were engaged in disinfection campaign at various public places, including airports and train platforms.

Sindh: Troops have been deployed in 29 districts of Sindh. Pakistan Rangers, Sindh, were deployed at all entry/exit points along with police.

Meanwhile, army troops, Pakistan Rangers and police were jointly conducting patrols to enforce containment measures.

“Troops assisting civil administration for management of quarantine facilities at Sukkur and Karachi Expo Centre,” ISPR said.

Published in Dawn, March 29th, 2020

 

[ghazi52]

Another consignment of medical supplies from iron-friend China has arrived at Khunjerab Pass

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