Dr Mirza confirms full recovery of Pakistani students affected by coronavirus in China

Medical experts are present at airports to screen the passengers from China, says state minister

State Minister of Health Dr Zafar Mirza on Thursday confirmed that four Pakistani students who had contracted coronavirus – officially named COVID-19 – have fully recovered.

The minister added that the students have been discharged from medical facilities.

Referring to steps taken to safeguard Pakistan, he said medical experts are present at airports to screen passengers from China and no cases have yet been detected.

On Wednesday, the Chinese Embassy said three Pakistani nationals who had contracted the coronavirus in China had been cured.

In a tweet, the mission said: “We are pleased to learn that 3 Pakistani citizens affected by Coronavirus in China have been cured and discharged from hospitals in Guangzhou and Shenzhen of Guangdong Province. All the best to them! Thank you, medical team in China!”

Pakistani students in China recuperating: Foreign ministry

Last month, Dr Mirza confirmed that four Pakistani students in China have tested positive for the coronavirus - COVID-19. The disclosure came two days after a group of Pakistani students made an impassioned appeal in a video clip for their evacuation from Wuhan.

Prime Minister Imran Khan has also issued instructions to the authorities concerned to assist the Pakistani students stuck in Wuhan.

“Pakistani council in China is fully in contact with the virus-infected students,” said a report of the foreign ministry about Pakistanis living in China after the outbreak of Coronavirus.

“The Chinese foreign minister has assured to provide full care of Pakistani students,” the report said.

“Pakistani embassy in Beijing is providing all kinds of information to Pakistani students in a timely manner. Complaints about medicines, food supplies, visa problems and financial aid are being received,” it added.