As a nation we would limit spread of Covid19: Asad calls upon everyone to join hands to fight pandemic

News Desk

The Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Asad Umar has said that it is time to show as a nation that we would limit spread of the disease from reaching the level of damaging livelihood.

According to media reports, Asad Umar has made these remarks while addressing a news conference after chairing the meeting of National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) in Islamabad on Sunday.

The Planning Minister has called upon the political, social and religious leaders and media to join hands for contain spread of third wave of the novel coronavirus pandemic. He said we will have to combat the disease once again by taking timely steps to save the employments of people and avoid further restrictions.

Asad Umar has pointed out that the major reason behind the rising trend of Coronavirus in the country is the British variants of the pandemic that has the ability to spread more rapidly and it is also more fatal.

The Federal Minister has asked people to take care of themselves and their families as well as friends by adopting preventive measures.