Pandemic now turned into an Endemic

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Coronavirus: Latest situation around the world

Lahore, 7th June: Today on Mubasher Lucman YouTube channel, the renowned anchor invited two important guests on his show regarding the latest coronavirus situation in Pakistan.

Lucman declares that the pandemic coronavirus is now an endemic, which means it is here to stay and we all will have to learn to live with it.

The health experts are of the opinion that at least 80% of total population would be affected by this virus. The vaccine is not yet final and if it is introduced by December we have to realize that first stage vaccine are normally not perfect. It takes three to four editions to get a universal solution so a tentative period to take preventive measures is three to four years.

According to Lucman, till now the medicine in respect to this virus is not finalized, different combinations are tried and still study is in process to know the exact dosage and quality of medicine that best react to the virus. World Health Organization (WHO) is still collecting data and is yet to announce if any particular medicine can be termed as the cure to COVID-19.

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Addressing the major issues with the general public, Lucman discussed how they have to show signs of maturity and responsibility by not throwing caution out of the window while going to shopping malls or gathering in public places. He added that self medication and using different herbs and/or unauthenticated treatments will create further complication which we should refrain from.

To discuss this Dr. Naveed and Dr. Lubna Bukhari were invited by Mubasher Lucman.

Dr. Naveed was asked a blunt question on hospitals and doctors for not taking patients and not providing proper treatment, and his response to this was very thorough and professional.

He explained that special wards are assigned for corona patients. For any patient that requires a simple bed is definitely admitted. As far as critical patients who require Oxygen treatment are provided with the  facility, where as ventilators are limited and only extreme cases can be entertained.

We have to realize that doctors are the front-line warriors and they are being affected the most. The safety gear and equipment provided to doctors is substandard. The SOP for the attendants and patients  is defined and because of this doctors cannot meet the attendants freely so the confusion builds up in minds of the patient’s attendants.

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Dr. Naveed narrated that young doctors had proposed a  better working hour plan for the doctors that was to work for two consecutive days and then have a two day rest in comparison of current routine which exposed doctors and put their family members in mental trauma.

Punjab Health Minister Dr. Yasmeen Rashid did not listen to these concerns and now the general feeling is all government officials including her are hiding from media. This is a question which is evident from the fact that no statement has so far been issued from concerned government officials.

When the question of moral courage and sense of responsibility from higher officials like VC’s of the health department and other senior professor doctors is concerned, Dr. Naveed responded that they are under tremendous pressure and many resignations are expected in near future. The doctors are under pressure from the family and also at the professional front.

Dr. Lubna Bukhari highlighted the fact that wearing a mask is important as by doing so you try to save others from catching the disease, and by maintaining a distance while meeting helps reducing risk of catching virus through unseen saliva particles.

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She explained that different patients have different symptoms and the extent to disease will depend upon catching the extent of virus. Chances are that we are silent carriers meaning A-symptomatic showing no signs of the disease but we can be a risk for other family members and friends coming in contact.

Self quarantine and preventive measures are recommended to save ourselves and loved ones as the recovery in corona is lengthy and effects are adverse, so be a responsible citizen and play your part effectively and save others also.

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