Staff Reporter
Shaniera Akram, wife of former cricketer Wasim Akram has expressed concerns over the speedy spread of COVID-19 in Pakistan and urged people to follow the government’s standard operating procedures (SOPs).
In a series of tweets, Shaniera said, “I’ve been living in Pakistan for more than 8 years. I have seen a lot. But nothing has frightened me more than the way, we as a country, have handled this outbreak.”
I’ve been living in Pakistan for more than 8 years. I have seen a lot. But nothing has frightened me more than the way, we as a country, have handled this pandemic. I fear we are past the stage of “if we contract COVID” Every household must now prepare for “when”.
Shaniera further said “To all those people who have done the right thing, thank you, you have helped slow down the spread but unfortunately we were just not strong enough, now we must brace ourselves for inevitable. Please stay safe, follow SOPs and keep your doors closed!”
To all those people who have done the right thing, thank you, you have helped slow down the spread but unfortunately we were just not strong enough, now we must brace ourselves for inevitable. Please stay safe, follow SOPs and keep your doors closed !
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases has surged to 98,943 in Pakistan today, while the death toll stands at 2,000.
Pakistan has reported its highest numbers of COVID-19 deaths and infections in a single day since the pandemic emerged in March, prompting health experts to call for a strict lockdown to contain it. According to the Health Ministry, a record of 4,960 new cases, and 48 deaths from the disease have been reported in the country during the last 24 hours.
