President Alvi urges people to adopt preventive measures against coronavirus
- By Web Desk -
- Mar 15, 2020
ISLAMABAD: Amid rising cases of novel coronavirus in the country, President Dr Arif Alvi on Sunday urged the masses to adopt proper preventive measures to protect themselves from the deadly virus, ARY News reported.
In a video he shared on Twitter, President Alvi said that people must wash their hands frequently with soap and avoid shaking hands.
He advised people to keep proper distance from infected people and use mask when they sneeze or cough. The president said that the war against Coronavirus was his own and personal.
He said, “I have to battle it in my house and recruit every family member, relation and friend as a soldier. I want you to fight with me and post ‘What you did today’ (everyday) on any SM forum Instagram/Twitter/TikTok.”
The WAR against Coronavirus is my own & personal. I have to battle it in my house & recruit every family member, relation & friend as a soldier. I want YOU to fight with me & post ‘What you did today’ (everyday) on any SM forum Instagram/Twitter/TikTok. Please use #iFightCorona https://t.co/BCBPBNzbpS
— Dr. Arif Alvi (@ArifAlvi) March 15, 2020
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