People Coming from China to Go Under Screening at the Pakistani Airports
A new virus that has killed nine people infected hundreds and already reached the United States, could mutate and spread, China warns, as authorities scramble to contain the disease. Sources privy to the healthcare authorities in Pakistan have rev...
The Desi Times Editorial Desk
A new virus that has killed nine people infected hundreds and already reached the United States, could mutate and spread, China warns, as authorities scramble to contain the disease.
Sources privy to the healthcare authorities in Pakistan have revealed that there has been serious deliberation over a proper medical screening of Chinese visitors meaning to enter Pakistan.
All those coming from China will also be screened at the bordering area between China and Pakistan who are meaning to crossover for a visit.
Sources further revealed that the government of Pakistan is currently mulling the initiation of an awareness campaign regarding the deadly virus and its possible symptoms and treatment procedures.
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