ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on National Health Dr Zafar Mirza refuted the news of a first case of China’s coronavirus diagnosed in Pakistan.
“A part of media is INCORRECTLY reporting about diagnosis of a first case of novel corona virus in Pakistan,” he tweeted.
173/ A part of media is INCORRECTLY reporting about diagnosis of a first case of novel corona virus in Pakistan. We expect responsible reporting by media. Please do not add to nation’s anxiety about nCoronavirus and should meticulously check facts before reporting. Thank you !!
— Zafar Mirza (@zfrmrza) January 25, 2020
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In another tweet, the SAPM said: “As of tonight, there are no suspected or confirmed cases of #coronavirus in Pakistan. The EOC is on high alert and we’re closely communicating with the Chinese authorities. Leading domestic and international health experts are also mobilized in this work.”
172/ As of tonight, there are no suspected or confirmed cases of #coronavirus in Pakistan. The EOC is on high alert and we’re closely communicating with the Chinese authorities. Leading domestic and international health experts are also mobilized in this work. @WHOPakistan pic.twitter.com/RjEEqwHXet
— Zafar Mirza (@zfrmrza) January 24, 2020