LAHORE – The Punjab Government has decided to start COVID-19 testing across the province following surge of cases in various parts of the world.
Secretary Primary and Secondary Healthcare Department has directed Chief Executive Officers of District Health Authorities, DHQ and THQ hospitals to ensure screening of all suspected cases reported in their respective jurisdictions.
“A surge in Covid-19 cases is once again being reported in various parts of the world. Covid testing is the only tool to assess the magnitude of the disease and curtail its transmission”, reads the letter sent to the CEOs of DHAs and Medical Superintendents of DHQ/THQ hospitals. They have been directed to ensure implementation of instructions in letter and spirit.