ISLAMABAD, Oct 20 (APP):The Federal Cabinet on Tuesday, while expressing serious concern over rising number of coronavirus cases in the country, called for putting in place extreme precautionary measures to avert the risk of second wave. The cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Imran Khan noted with concern that the number of positive COVID-19 cases during the current month had increased from July and August to two percent while the death toll rose to the double digit. It advised the nation to adopt precautionary measures, including use of face masks and other standard operating procedures (SOPs) for avoiding the second wave of pandemic. The government’s effective strategy to cope with the situation in the wake of corona pandemic, that had gained worldwide acknowledgment, was also discussed in the meeting. On behalf of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) office-holders, Federal Minister for Information Technology Syed Amin ul Haq presented a donation cheque of Rs 1,033,933 to the prime minister for his COVID Relief Fund. On the wheat situation, the cabinet expressed its commitment to ensure availability of ample quantity of the commodity across the country, besides controlling its prices. The cabinet was briefed on the import and local procurement of wheat … Continue reading Cabinet calls for extreme precautions to avert second wave of coronavirus