Pakistan achieved capacity of conducting over 15,500 coronavirus tests per day: Asad
Last updated on: 15 May,2020 03:43 pm
Pakistan achieved capacity of conducting over 15,500 coronavirus tests per day: Asad
ISLAMABAD (Web Desk) - Planning Minster Asad Umar has said Pakistan has achieved the capacity of conducting over 15,500 Corona tests per day and 70 laboratories are fully functioning in the country.
In his remarks in the National Assembly, he said over one thousand ventilators are being added to the existing health facilities to treat the Corona affected patients.
Around one hundred thousand health workers, including doctors, nurses, and paramedics regarding correct use of Personal Protection Equipment, while five thousand intensive care unit workers will be trained to handle Corona patients.
Regarding government’s relief efforts, Asad Umar said the PTI government has given the biggest relief package of country’s history.
The Minister said federal government is working in close coordination with the provincial government in efforts to combat Coronavirus.