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January 7, 2021
LAHORE: Punjab Health Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid said here on Wednesday that Punjab is much better prepared to battle the second wave of corona pandemic due to lessons learnt in the first wave.
The minister was speaking as chief guest at a seminar on Importance of Diagnostics in Corona Prevention and Future Challenges at a local hotel.
Steps for enhancing testing capacity and measures to control the spread of virus came under discussion as well. The participants were all praise for Punjab over its performance against corona pandemic under the leadership of Dr Yasmin Rashid.
The health minister appreciated the organisers for holding the event.
‘Lessons learnt’: Yasmin Rashid says Punjab much better prepared to battle second wave of coronavirus
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Punjab Health Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid in a meeting. Photo Courtesy: Jang/File
Punjab Health Minister emphasised that patients showing moderate to severe symptoms must visit hospitals instead of home treatment.
The quality and accuracy of testing at public and private labs are being continuously monitored
Rashid also highlighted that services are improving at public-sector facilities
LAHORE: Punjab Health Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid has said that Punjab is much better prepared to fight off the second wave of coronavirus due to lessons learned during the first wave of the deadly pandemic,