Shehbaz Sharif demands nation-wide lockdown in wake of coronavirus

Dunya News

Former Chief Minister also expressed concerns about the worsening situation of the economy.

LAHORE (Dunya News) – President of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday demanded a nation-wide lockdown due to growing threat of coronavirus.

National Assembly’s Opposition Leader Shehbaz Sharif said that government should immediately take steps for lockdown of the country and warned of a terrible human tragedy in the event of any delay by the government.

Former Chief Minister also expressed concerns about worsening situation of the economy and asked government to take appropriate steps at national level for improving economic situation of the country.

Shehbaz Sharif also urged government to ensure the provision of protective gear and other essential supplies to doctors and other medical staff across the country.

He further said that government should take notice of incidents like lack of testing kits, doctors contracting virus in KP and large gathering is Lahore and other parts of the country.