Due to the provincial government’s poor strategy, samples could not be transferred even on the fourth day, around 1,300 pilgrims to be screened for coronavirus. There were no safety kits which led to paramedics refusing to work until they obtained the much-needed kits.
In addition to this, two drivers, who transported the pilgrims have tested positive. Paramedics argue that it is impossible to take samples from the nose and throat of suspects without the safety kits.
Sources added that coronavirus suspects were being shifted to Multan Nishtar Hospital, for testing, due to a lack of kits in the quarantine facility. Reportedly, coronavirus test samples will be obtained from the suspects’ nose and throat, for which special training had also been given. However, samples are impossible to obtain due to a lack of testing and safety kits.
Nonetheless, due to the lack of testing and protective equipment, samples cannot be collected. On the other hand, no stance on the inspection and monitoring of pilgrims in the quarantine center is reported by the administration.
