NDMA obtain­s three therma­l scanne­rs to identi­fy suspec­ted patien­ts with COVID-19 virusISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Tuesday said passengers with novel coronavirus symptoms from China, Iran and other virus-hit countries will be quarantined for 15 days. The NDMA spokesperson said the quarantine centre will be ready in one week, and lodging facilities, a dispensary, a cafeteria and other recreational facilities will be available within the premises. The spokesperson stated that the quarantine centre has been set up as a precautionary measure to manage the outbreak of the coronavirus. Fifth coronavirus case confirmed in PakistanThe thermal scanners will be installed at various airports across the country. Fifth case in PakistanHealth authorities on Tuesday confirmed the fifth case of the deadly coronavirus in Pakistan after a 45-year-old woman from Gilgit Baltistan was diagnosed with COVID-19.

Source: The Express Tribune March 03, 2020 08:38 UTC