Over 94% Covid-19 infected policemen have recovered: Punjab IGP

Over 94% Covid-19 infected policemen have recovered: IGP

LAHORE:

Punjab Inspector General of Police (IGP) Shoaib Dastagir in a statement issued on Friday revealed that around 1,700 policemen were infected with Covid-19 out of which at least 1,600 policemen have recovered from the disease and rejoined duties.

The provincial police chief highlighted that Punjab police performed duties to implement the lockdown as well as at the quarantine and Ehsaas Kafalat centres with full diligence and honesty.

“It is necessary to strictly implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) outlined by the government to prevent coronavirus infections during Eid holidays to contain the pandemic and maintain the downward trend of infection,” he stressed.

Dastagir further emphasised that any irresponsible behaviour or SOPs violation could result in the resurgence of the pandemic.

Directing the police force, he said, special focus should be given on the implementation of SOPs at the cattle markets and social gatherings in particular during Eidul Azha.

Use of sanitizers and face masks should be ensured so that people could be protected from the infectious disease, he maintained.

Published in The Express Tribune, August 1^st, 2020.