Update on Corona virus.

[Pakistani Fighter]

I have some thoughts, What if this is some part of Bio-Economic warfare !

What about Ebola breakout then?

Seriously? Tomorrow if you or a family member is terminally sick, should we also do the same?

So what should we do if they want to come back to their own country. Does Pakistan have expertise and resources to tackle this virus?

 

[Wa Muhammada]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1222411480026484736

Dubai: At least four Pakistani students studying in Wuhan city of China have been confirmed as having the coronavirus, revealed Dr Zafar Mirza, Special Assistant (Health) to Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan.

Addressing a hurriedly-called press conference in Pakistan on Wednesday, Dr Mirza said that around 500 Pakistani students are based in Wuhan, the epicentre of the new deadly virus.

He said that the families of the infected students have been assured full support from the government. He said the government would take care of all students and other Pakistani currently in China.

Dr Mirza also reiterated that there is so far no confirmed case of coronavirus in Pakistan. “There is not even one confirmed case of coronavirus inside Pakistan,” he said, reported Dawn news.

He added that there were four individuals suspected of having the virus who were then kept under observation and their samples were collected. Mirza said that their health was improving and per the evidence, they could say with a great degree of certainty that the individuals do not have coronavirus.

Mirza said that the government and himself were in constant contact with the Foreign Office as well as with Pakistan’s ambassador in China as well as the embassy.

According to reports, Coronavirus has so far killed more than 132 people and infected more than 6,000 in mainland China and abroad so far.

Meanwhile, Pakistan Embassy in Beijing has issued an advisory for the Pakistani students studying in China.


Advisory for China: How to protect yourself
Pakistani students and members of community are requested to undertake following precautionary measures advised by National Health Commission of China to reduce the risks associated with the coronavirus infection and to ensure personal health and well-being.

Avoid unnecessary visits to public places including shopping malls, railway stations and hospitals.

In case of common cold or flu, it is advisable to stay at home and use domestic treatment instead of going to hospital.

In case there is doubt of viral infection due to previous contact with confirmed/suspected patient, please subject yourself to 14 days self-quarantine at your place of residence to monitor symptoms of disease.


In case no symptoms appear within the prescribed time, please stay assured about your health and safety.

In case of serious doubts about viral infection, please immediately take medical assistance from nearest medical Centre and also inform Embassy of Pakistan.

The Embassy of Pakistan would continue its outreach with community members and Pakistani students in China. In case of any reports of viral infection in members of Pakistani community/students, it is requested to cooperate with local health authorities and share immediately the complete information with Pakistan’s Embassy in Beijing.

The Community members/students are further requested to extend complete cooperation to local authorities, avoid unnecessary social media hype and ignore unconfirmed news.

https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/pak...uhan-confirmed-to-have-coronavirus-1.69345917

Best they get treatment there because the healthcare in Pakistan is awful

 

[RescueRanger]

It should be like that I agree. Any link to the other threads will be helpful to merge them all at one place in regard to Coronavirus & Pakistanis.

Thank you, here are the ones i know about:

https://defence.pk/pdf/threads/coro...s-appeal-for-evacuation.651451/#post-12052374

https://defence.pk/pdf/threads/paki...irus-cases-reaches-five.651325/#post-12050722

https://defence.pk/pdf/threads/paki...st-coronavirus-outbreak.651125/#post-12045845

https://defence.pk/pdf/threads/can-...na-owing-to-coronavirus.651052/#post-12045658

Just an update, me and several other Pakistanis donated 15,000 masks to the Chinese Embassy for our friends in China in this difficult time, it's not much but what kind of friends are we if we only talk about friendship...

 

[HaMoTZeMaS]

A positive rating from @Horus for a conspiracy theory only on PDF...

I guess He likes to surprise masses

By the way, since we have no tengible evidence for things, tagging them as conspiracy is unwise.

We are sooo much concentrated on several dimensions of warfare neglecting bio which kept on developing equally.
Since we cannot openly use other mass destructive options on table, this option seems pretty good to scare masses and make the opponent kneel without much effort while declaring non-involvement at any level, rather act as sympathizer.

What about Ebola breakout then?
What we do when there is a major breakthrough in any major aspect of science? we test our inventions and try to modify/improve them. Also we desire to learn whether what we invented or discovered has been as what we think it is as per theory or does it act differently in real.
I believe same is the case with Bio related stuff. If we discover something extraordinary/ it should be tested, validated and included in arsenal after modifications/improvements for the use when times demand.


So what should we do if they want to come back to their own country. Does Pakistan have expertise and resources to tackle this virus?

Its not very Humane what you are suggesting. Each individual's body reacts differently to each virus on a small scale and reacts similarly at larger scale.
This is an Airborne virus as far as i know and dose not require Carrier to travel. It may reach us sooner or later through other means.

 

[Dubious]

What about Ebola breakout then?


So what should we do if they want to come back to their own country. Does Pakistan have expertise and resources to tackle this virus?

It is a new virus not a new organism...There are tests going on and as it spreads further, more scientists will jump in.

As for if Pakistan has expertise....Pakistan lacks expertise to handle AIDS, whatever diseases/ ailments our politicians have that they have to visit abroad and whatever disease Nawaz Shariff was/ is carrying....yet they are / were within our boundaries...

But snatching passports over such issues....is beyond ridiculous!

 

[Arsalan 345]

Seriously? Tomorrow if you or a family member is terminally sick, should we also do the same?

a country where even average person drinks dirty water,so many kidney problems already.do you want more viruses and diseases? obviously elites will be treated in top hospitals with low fee but have you ever think about poor? a poor who dreamed big under this government.sorry but kids die daily in thar.we are a country who didn't change anything from the last 30 or 40 years.we haven't seen progress,we have seen unemployment and suicides.for 4 or 5 students,we can't sacrifice average or poor.obviously rule doesn't apply to elite class as they have everything in abundance,from properties to kids studying abroad.

 

[Goku]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1221202509785714688

 

[aamirzs]

Health Advice from Coronovirus:

• Do not visit wet markets or farms.
• Wash your hands frequently.
• Carry hand sanitizer for use when soap and water are not readily available.
• Maintain good personal hygiene.
• Avoid touching your face.
• Keep some distance from people who are obviously sick.
• Practice cough etiquette: cover coughs and sneezes with disposable tissues or clothing, and wash hands frequently.
• Avoid direct contact with animals (live or dead) and their environment.
• Do not touch surfaces that may be contaminated with droppings.
• Ensure food, including eggs, is thoroughly cooked.
• Seek medical attention if you develop symptoms, especially fever or shortness of breath.
• Do not travel if you are sick - note that some locations have implemented screening, and travelers may face quarantine and testing.
• Seek updated information prior to international travel.

 

[Sugarcane]

Came across interesting video posted in Nov. 19. Didn't find any other suitable thread, so posting here.