KARACHI, Feb 07 (APP): Senior virologist, Dr. Muhammad Rashid has urged the citizens to protect themselves against any possibility of 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in the country. Addressing a public awareness seminar on “Novel Coronavirus (nCoV) and Preventive Strategies” held at Dr. Panjwani Center for Molecular Medicine and Drug Research (PCMD), Friday, he said this was extremely important as World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the outbreak of new coronavirus a global health emergency. “In view of the situation unfolding fast WHO has already declared the outbreak of the coronavirus a global emergency,” said Dr. Rashid a senior researcher and expert in virology. Mentioning that cases are being reported from countries other than China itself, he said citizens in general must practice the best hygiene. “Foremost is washing hands frequently and thoroughly for at least 20 seconds, or use hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available,” said the virologist. The event was jointly arranged by Dr. Panjwani Center and Virtual Education Project Pakistan (VEPP) with an objective to raise public awareness about an extremely pertinent health related challenge, world is currently faced with. Dr. Muhammad Rashid, senior research officer at the National Institute of Virology that works under … Continue reading Citizens urged to practice best hygiene against coronavirus