Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on National Health Services, Dr. Zafar Mirza has said that the prevailing situation of the coronavirus in the country is not disastrous due to the government's effective measures.

In an interview with PTV, he said the testing capacity of coronavirus patients has been increased and that is why more patients are being reported.

Dr Zafar Mirza said the government is taking on board the provincial governments regarding all the decisions to contain COVID-19.

He said the opposition parties instead of doing politics on the deadly virus should suggest measures to prevent its spread.

The Special Assistant urged people to follow the Standard Operating Procedure, maintain social distancing, avoid shaking hands, wear masks and gloves to keep themselves safe from the coronavirus.

NNR/Khokhar