10 people of a family diagnosed with coronavirus in Nankana Sahib

Ten people of the same family have been diagnosed with the coronavirus in Nankana Sahib. 

In his video message, Interior Minister Brigadier (retd) Ijaz Ahmed Shah said the tested people recently travelled to Saudi Arabia. He said in view of the situation, all residents of the area have been quarantined for 14 days. He said the district administration has delivered food items to them at their houses. 

The Minister said three field hospitals having the capacity of 160 beds have been established in Nankana Sahib while 17 quarantines have also been established to adjust extra 1600 people.  He said every possible measure is being taken for the safety of people. 

Ijaz Shah appealed the nation to stay at homes for their safety and cooperate with the government. He expressed hope that the pandemic would soon be controlled in the country.