Dr Zafar urges people to follow SOPs on Eid-ul-Azha to contain coronavirus spread

ISLAMABAD, July 11 (Online): Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on National Health Services, Dr Zafar Mirza has urged people to follow the standard operating procedures on Eid-ul-Azha to contain coronavirus spread.

In a tweet, he said, “We are fast approaching a major challenge on Eid-ul-Azha. As a nation we have to take a collective responsibility. If we don’t, we may cause another spike in COVID-19 cases.”

He advised that people should avoid unnecessary travel and social visits during Eid holidays as it is likely to fall in the peak period of the pandemic in Pakistan.

The tradition of “Eid embracing” is likely to increase transmission so it should be avoided for this Eid.

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