Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on National Health Services Dr. Zafar Mirza has said the federal and provincial governments are collectively taking concrete steps to cope with coronavirus.

He made the remarks during his visit to Pakistan-Iran border at Taftan today where he reviewed the safety measures.

The Special Assistant said that strict screening is being carried out at all the airports and the ground routes.

He said a helpline 1166 has also been established to effectively deal with the challenge.

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