49 Rescue officials contract coronavirus: Dr Khateer.

PESHAWAR -- Providing life saving services and serving in front lines against coronavirus, some of the officials of Rescue 1122 have also been affected by the virus, DG Rescue, Dr Khateer Ahmad said on Saturday.

He said a total of 49 Rescue 1122 officials including Director Planning and Deputy Director Maintenance have been infected with coronavirus. Three female staff, he said was also among those contracted coronavirus.

Dr Khateer said officials working at Nowshera, Peshawar, Charsadda, Hangu and Khyber were among those Rescue workers affected by the virus. However he said the spirit, commitment and...