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LAHORE: Minister for Housing and Urban Development Mian Mehmoodur Rasheed said that all-out resources are being utilized for remaining safe from looming Coronavirus threat.

He expressed these views while presiding over a meeting to review the arrangements to fight Coronavirus in Gujranwala Division. He emphasized that the Punjab government has made elaborate arrangements for public safety and better facilitation is ensured for its treatment in the province. He impressed upon the citizens to fully follow the safety measures and stay in their homes. The chief minister already issued funds worth eight billion rupees to counter Coronavirus threat and latest medical equipment is being procured along-with setting up quarantine facilities in the province. The people should wholly follow governmental instructions to remain safe from it, he added.

The minister was told that the district administration has set up quarantine centers and isolation wards in M Islam Medical and Dental College Gujranwala. Minister Housing also visited the quarantine centre at District Headquarters Teaching Hospital and expressed a sense of satisfaction over the facilities provided to the patients. Setting up of the biggest quarantine centre in Gujranwala district by the voluntary organization, Muslim Hands is an encouraging step which will encourage others to come forward and take steps to fight the Coronavirus.