Hospitals will fill to their capacity if virus continues to spread with current rate: PM urges people to follow SOPs

News Desk

The Prime Minister Imran Khan has urged the masses to adhere to standard operating procedures (SOPs) against coronavirus as the third wave of the pandemic is far more dangerous than the first two.

According to details, the Prime Minister, who is in quarantine for testing positive for Covid19 a week ago, has requested the people in a televised message on Monday. He said hospitals are filling and people are being put on ventilators or oxygen.

Imran Khan has said God forbids, our hospitals will fill to their capacity if it continues to spread with the current rate. He told the people that he remained safe during the first two waves as he had duly observed the precautions. However, during the Senate polls, he could not adhere to the SOPs which led to his infection.

“The world is witness to the fact that wearing mask greatly reduces the chances of the infection,” he said.

The Prime Minister further stated that the third strain came from England and the carriers came to Lahore, Peshawar and Islamabad where the virus is spreading fast. He said owing to the intensity of the third wave, the availability of the vaccine has reduced.

Imran Khan has said that it is better to avoid visiting the super spreader venues like wedding ceremonies, restaurants or any closed door gatherings.

“We cannot close business and factories but what we can do is to avoid visiting close public places,” he added.