Lahore: At least 20 more doctors were tested COVID-19 positive on Monday in Punjab, bringing the number of the medical staff infected by the deadly virus in Pakistan’s most populous province to 50.
The Pakistan Medical Association has said that more than 100 doctors, nurses and para medical staff have been infected so far across the country, blaming the government for not providing them protective gear.
According to a Punjab government official, so far over 50 doctors have been tested positive for novel coronavirus in the province.
“The medical staff that is serving on the front line is not being provided with the N-95 masks because of which the lives of doctors, nurses and paramedics are at stake,” Pakistan Medical Association President said adding that they will go on strike if the government fails to provide PPEs. (PTI)
