PRCS to approach provincial govts over coronavirus threat.

ISLAMABAD -- The Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) on Monday decided to approach all provincial governments to launch collective efforts to tackle the threat of coronavirus in the country.

A statement released by PRCS said that a meeting of the Executive Committee chaired by PRCS Chairman Abrar ul Haq appealed to the provincial governments to identify hospitals in their respective regions, wherein, the PRCS will help the hospital administration in setting up isolation wards for any patients affected by the disease. The meeting reviewed in detail the ongoing projects of the PRCS, especially the awareness campaign launched to sensitise people about coronavirus. Under the campaign launched in collaboration with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and other partners, awareness sessions are being arranged at different institutions to spread information about risks associated with the disease as well necessary precautions.

Professional training will be imparted to the medical staff and...