Army brass reviews COVID-19 preventive measures

[ghazi52]

Army brass reviews COVID-19 preventive measures

March 12, 2020
https://tribune.com.pk/story/2174864/1-army-brass-reviews-covid-19-preventive-measures/

COAS chairs 230th Corps Commanders’ Conference at GHQ; national, regional security situation also discussed. PHOTO: ISPR

Chief of Army Staff Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa on Thursday directed “all concerned to gear up preparations in support of national effort” to counter coronavirus in the country, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said.

Gen Qamar chaired the 230th Corps Commanders’ Conference at General Headquarters. According to the ISPR, the forum discussed the emerging situation with regards to COVID-19 and the preventive measures taken at army level.

“COAS directed all concerned to gear up preparations in support of national effort to counter this pandemic in case of any eventuality,” the ISPR, the media wing of the military, said in a statement issued after the meeting.

The forum also reviewed operational preparedness, situation along the Line of Control (LoC), geo-strategic environment and national and regional security situation with particular emphasis on the Afghanistan peace process.

“The path to regional stability & peace passes through Afghanistan. Collaborative approach and patience can help overcome all challenges for which Pakistan is ready to play its part with utmost sincerity,” the COAS emphasised.

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[ghazi52]

“The path to regional stability and peace passes through Afghanistan. Collaborative approach and patience can help overcome all challenges for which Pakistan is ready to play its part with utmost sincerity” COAS. (2/3)








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Forum also discussed emerging situation with regards to COVID-19 and preventive measures taken at Army level. COAS directed all concerned to gear up preparations in support of national effort to counter this pandemic in case of any eventuality. (3/3)

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[airomerix]

This is important.

An army cannot fight if it is sick. A lot has to be done in this domain by everyone from the top to the bottom.

 

[-blitzkrieg-]

Why are we stil having PSL matches?
money

Why are the clerics still doing processions (ijtemas, majlis)?
money..

Why are we not yet testing people for community transfer?
money..
i htink the jaahil would raise the number of +ives once PSL is over...
IK probably dosent even know what his health minister is upto on this at lower level

i had plans to travel Pakistan this summer now im reconsidering..

Whats the local chatter? what are doctors saying or reporting about any mysterious deaths?
Does anyone know?

 

[ghazi52]

Now a days nobody is in a safer place. Only preventions.

 

[khansaheeb]

Question number 1 is :-

DO OUR SOLDIERS HAVE ENOUGH NBC KIT TO TACKLE THIS BIO-WEAPON ATTACK?

 

[CHI RULES]

This is important.

An army cannot fight if it is sick. A lot has to be done in this domain by everyone from the top to the bottom.

The area where I am living for many days at least soldiers and MPs are wearing masks along with disposable gloves. More over sanitizes and antibiotic soaps have been made available in banks. The Govt and institutions are taking right steps. However the recent panic is also casing some rumors that Govt is perhaps hiding facts about victims.

 

[AZADPAKISTAN2009]

Here (My city) people have stated only Chemical Alcohol Rub(Not drinkable) is ideal for killing the Virus

The anti-bacterial liquid is not effective vs C-19 however I use it anyways at home

"Soap" is not recommended for removal once you use soap it is contaminated

Being used in a medical facility where I am at there are alcohol (chemical) rub dispensers
all over hospital and also all the door and washrooms are cleaned more frequently with appropriate mixture

• Anti Bacterial Soap/Liquid = Kills Becteria
• Alcohol Rub = Kills Virus /Becteria

 

[ghazi52]

No PR- 46/2020-ISPR
Rawalpindi- March 17,2020

COVID-19 Update

As part of the National effort and in line with the decisions of National Security Committee taken on 13 March,
all medical facilities of the Armed Forces are operationalised and geared up to meet any eventuality to deal with pandemic.
COVID-19 testing labs established at major military hospitals across the country & central testing lab at Armed Forces institute of Pathology( AFIP) , Rawalpindi. COVID-19 help desk established at each military hospital for fast track handling.
Armed Forces of Pakistan are fully involved in assisting the government and provincial administrations to tackle the situation since the outbreak and duly vigilant of the developing situation post COVID-19.
COAS has directed all Commanders to take maximum necessary measures to assist civil administration for safety and well being of the People of Pakistan.

 

[PAR 5]

Question number 1 is :-

DO OUR SOLDIERS HAVE ENOUGH NBC KIT TO TACKLE THIS BIO-WEAPON ATTACK?[/QUOTE

Nope!

 

[ghazi52]

Provincial authorities on Tuesday confirmed 10 new cases of the novel coronavirus in Sindh and Punjab, pushing the country’s tally of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 194.

Overall, Sindh has 155 confirmed cases while Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has 15, Balochistan has 10, Islamabad four, Gilgit-Baltistan three, Punjab 7 and Azad Jammu and Kashmir has reported none till now.

On the other hand, the situational report provided by the National Institute of Health states the country’s tally at 187 with 150 confirmed cases in Sindh, 15 in K-P, 14 in Balochistan, four in Islamabad, three in G-B and one in Punjab.

There were a total of 499 COVID-19 tests performed across the country during the last 24 hours.

Four patients have been discharged after recovering – one in Islamabad and three in Sindh. However, the Sindh Health Department puts the tally at two.

According to NIH, a total of 995,821 travellers have been screened at entry points so far out of which 20,187 travelers were checked in the 24 hours.

The total number of suspected patients in the country stands at 533, with around 100 being added to the number during the last 24 hours.

Action plan

On March 13, Prime Minister Imran Khan chaired a meeting of the National Security Committee (NSC) to cobble a unified approach to contain the outbreak.

The huddle was attended by Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa and Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) Director General Lt-Gen Faiz Hameed provincial chief ministers, top advisors and cabinet members.

It was decided to close borders with Iran and Afghanistan, allow only three airports – Karachi, Islamabad and Lahore – to operate international flights in limited numbers while other airports will see domestic flights, and ban public gatherings.

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has been tasked to coordinate with provincial governments and lead the fight against novel coronavirus. It was also decided to close all educational institutions until April 5.

The Pakistan Day parade on March 23 has also been cancelled.

The Sindh government has banned public gatherings, shut down educational institutions, postponed religious celebrations and closed shrines, marriage halls, cinemas, gyms, social clubs etc. Punjab government is said to have made a similar decision.

In Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, the education institutions have been closed till April 5 and suspended wedding activities around the province.

Balochistan has also limited activities and closed educational institutions till the end of March.

 

[BATMAN]

First and fore most Zulfi Bukhari should be arrested.

 

[Rafi]

First and fore most Zulfi Bukhari should be arrested.

LoL you a funny guy.

 

[Ultima Thule]

First and fore most Zulfi Bukhari should be arrested.

First you're arrested because of your brainless trolls

 

[BATMAN]

First you're arrested because of your brainless trolls

Imran Khan should be arrested along with Zulfi Bukhari on charges of genocide.

LoL you a funny guy.

I'm serious.