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AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement• Decision taken after Faisal Edhi, who met Imran recently, tests positive for deadly virus• Countrywide death toll doubles within a weekISLAMABAD: As the total number of deaths from coronavirus surpassed 200 on Tuesday, Prime Minister Imran Khan underwent a test for Covid-19. Health authorities collected his sample and the result is expected on Wednesday (today).The decision was made as per a standard operating procedure (SOP) suggesting that every contact of a confirmed Covid-19 case should undergo a test.The confirmation about the test came from the prime minister’s focal person on Covid-19 Dr Faisal Sultan. “Prime minister will undergo Covid-19 test as he met philanthropist for the deadly virus,” he said at a news conference along with Prime Minister Khan.Faisal Edhi, the head of Edhi Foundation, came to Islamabad by road and handed over a cheque for Rs10 million to the prime minister for the coronavirus relief fund.Interestingly, later in a TV interview, Mr Edhi revealed that PM Khan did not recognise him. An industrialist, who was present there, recognised him and told the prime minister that he [Mr Faisal] was son of the late Abdul Sattar Edhi.An official of the National Institute of Health (NIH) said on condition of anonymity that as per the SOP all contacts of a confirmed Covid-19 patient should be tested. When asked about the definition of a contact, he said any person who had talked to a confirmed patient for 15 minutes in a closed room or stood at a distance of less than six feet was called a contact.“Though according to Faisal Edhi, he spent just a few minutes with the premier, the picture we have seen in newspapers showed that the distance between the two personalities was less than six feet. Though they did not shake hands, the virus can be transferred through cheque,” the official said.“Moreover, it is an international practice that risk cannot be taken in such high-profile cases. So it has been decided to test the premier. As the prime minister met a number of personalities and also chaired cabinet meetings, we are expecting that a number of samples will be received,” he said.The NIH official pointed out that some days ago a co-worker of Faisal Edhi tested positive for coronavirus and later he [Mr Edhi] came to Islamabad. “Symptoms of Covid-19 developed here due to which he was tested and found positive. Mr Edhi has been residing at an Edhi home in Islamabad,” he said.The official said that since 66 per cent cases of Covid-19 had been caused by local transmission, now anyone can contract the virus from anywhere. “Moreover, a decision has been taken to relax the lockdown due to which the situation can become worse in the coming days,” he added.Meanwhile, Faisal Edhi in a video statement urged his team to continue welfare activities and he would join them after having recovered from Covid-19.Saad Edhi, a son of Faisal Edhi, told Dawn in Karachi that his father had developed Covid-19 symptoms a day after meeting PM Khan. The impact of symptoms, he added, continued for four days and then subsided. However, on Monday, he got tested in Islamabad and on Tuesday his report came as positive.Saad said his father’s health was better and he was in self-isolation, adding that he was not admitted at any hospital.Health situation roomMeanwhile, the Ministry of National Health Services (NHS) has established a Health Situation Room (HSR) at the ministry to deal with Covid-19.NHS ministry’s spokesman Sajid Shah said the HSR would help boost coordination among all stakeholders and would also be used against other diseases such as dengue.In another development, the NHS ministry has entered into a partnership with global technology giant Google to raise awareness about prevention of Covid-19 in the country. Free space has been provided by Google for public education through all existing channels, including Search, Display and YouTube. Through this assistance, the NHS ministry will be able to deliver critical information to Pakistanis on how to prevent and cope with the spread of Covid-19.“The free space or ad credits provided are worth $5 million and are part of Google’s Ad Grants Programme and are anticipated to run until the end of the year. To support Pakistan both in the ongoing short-term response to the virus and in the long-term, Google is concentrating on three priorities that they believe are critical to a sustainable recovery,” said a statement.Bilawal’s directive to CMPakistan Peoples Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has directed Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah to visit all districts of the province. He said that providing relief to those in need at their doorstep was an appreciable task. The principle of social distancing should be followed and the people in need should be dealt with in a manner which did not compromise their self respect, he added.Mr Bilawal, who is in Islamabad, was briefed by the Sindh chief minister on the situation in Larkana through a video link.According to a statement, Mr Shah informed the PPP chairman that a Covid-19 test laboratory in Larkana would be in operation next week. He said 13,500 ration bags had been distributed among the poor in Larkana, whereas 3,313 families had been given Rs6,000 each from the Zakat fund.Published in Dawn, April 22nd, 2020AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementComments (79) ClosedIf khan get isolated, the future of pakistan is good. He is an inexperienced PM. He was not able to full fill the expectations of the people of pakistan. He is a burden for the entire nations.My sincere wishes are for our PM well being . Please remember the incubation period is 5 to 9 days . Anyone in contact with PM or Mr. Edhi should be quarantined and tested .Faisal Edhi, who met Pakistan PM Imran Khan Niazi recently, tests positive for deadly Coronavirus. Countrywide confirmed Coronavirus cases 9,738 (21 April 2020)He is the worst PM and it is time some that one else who is mature to take control of the situation.The nation's prayers are with you dear sir.Hope test is negative.Wish him good health.Inshallah haters are going to be disappointedMaybe they will reach at extreme of being unhappyWas IK positive. Or is he hiding? Either way his contribution is minus 0% to pak economy and growthHe would be fine. No need to panic.Hope IK tests outcome comes as negative. IK's health is very important for the well-being of PakistanMake sure you are testing yourself on a reliable (imported) test kit and not a insidiously built test kitPakistan is under reporting or not able to do sufficient reporting....should do more testingAnd...This is the time to watch out. So far it is well controlled but around 10k is when it starts growing rapidly. Good luck.@Suja, Whats the experienced alternative? Future of Pakistan is good, how come? We have seen corruption and injustice for 7 decades and you are saying he is the only problem? What about corrupt judges, police, govt officials and the common man who doesn't do their job with honesty and everybody cheats wherever they can. IK might be inexperience but he is in the right direction atleast. Please be practical and propose a solution to the problem as well.Removal of Imran Khan as PM of Pakistan is good for relation between India and Pakistan.Fastrack you there?Be assured, IK won't get infection, period. Because his life style is vastly different from that of Mr Edhi.Why was he and Faisal not wearing a mask? What are you conveying to the public at large. Is this leadership?The leader of tiger force should undergo quarantine for 14 days. A chance that some people will get to work and save PakistanisHope PM IK tests negative and stay healthy.....pakistan needs his leadership at this critical stage....Should this be the case and the moreover the PTI Government also consider themselves 'high profiles', quiet opposite to their narrative earlier, than anyone meeting the 'high profile' should have been tested before meeting him?India hopes he remains well.@Suja, Indians should worry about isolating RSS and not Imran KhanReally? very sad news.I pray for all is well well with IK@Suja, ‘full fill’ much better than all/ any previous headsEven Corona will cry looking at his Pathetic situation.This may be a blessing in disguise. He will have to be quarantined and hopefully someone better then can takeover for a while and lead the country out of this mess!Fawad Choudhury or Sheikh Rashid, must be made interim PM when PM IK goes into isolation.Ik should try and practice what he preaches. Wear a mask and no handshakes. Practice docial distancing.There are other unfortunate souls who might wish to emulate youWe Indians also pray for the goodness of Sri. IMRAN KHAN,@Suja, So let him gain experience then. I'm sure it will be best for Pakistan, unlike the previous rulers. Meanwhile you should be more concerned matters pertaining to your own country.@Ratan Bhai, You should be more concerned matters pertaining to your own country rather poking nose in ours.@Sachin Tandon, You wish!@Sachin Tandon, What about removing Modi instead?PMIK needs to go through lot more tests. we wish him passing grade !@Suja, zardari, nawaz sharif how much u pay tax in Pakistan ?@Ibrahim S, thanks@ismail khan20, No one can isolate RSS,the largest community organization in the world.RSS provides thought leadership based on integral humanism, discipline and is a appolotical,cultural,spiritual organization and has no direct role in governance..Hence making RSS a whipping boy makes no sense and times have changed and so should stereotyped views without granular analysis.He got excuse now to relax at home and let nation sink.Very irresponsible and embarrassing for IK. He should be social distancing, doing what he’s asking others to do!@M. Emad, What's your point?It takes 2 days for the results to come through. Imran Khan is by the far the best PM Pakistan has ever had. The world has already acknowledged that. He is here to stay. Get used to the idea.Graph Indicates recovery rate is very high in Pakistan compare to rest of World.Relax nothing going to happened People of Pakistan have strong immune system compare to American and European .Stay safe Sir. Pakistan needs you in this time of deep crisis.What a pity! There has been no prime minister in Pakistan who has worked harder than IK. We wish he is safe and that he continues to serve the people of Pakistan.@Suja, maybe for IndiansBilawal directs Murad why don’t Bilawal get his rear out in the streets and lift some rations with his delicate handsWhy are vinay and Suja so interested in our PM they should concentrate on their own PM.Please dont remove pmik, we indians like him very much.Let's hope PM Imran Khan is Ok, as nation needs him in the present situation. Undoubtedly, he is acting positively for the wellbeing of ordinary citizens, not like previous corrupt politicians, dishonest buearocrats and greedy businessmen, who looted tax payers money.(Note: I regularly advocate my impartial views against injustice, inequality, oppression and nepotism without supporting any of the political parties. My family, country and people's well-being are far more important to me than anything else - be aware of fake ID's!).My prayers for his quick recovery. The PM is good for the world at large.@Vinay, even if Pakistan is not testing as many people as US, Germany orUK Etc (who obviously have more resources), it remains a fact that fewer people are dying from Corona in Pakistan compared to those countriesJudging from many comments here, many Indians seemingly hoping that IK tests positive and goes into self isolationHow desperate can you get?Very good time for Establishment to take over with an excuse for sidelining or so called put him in isolationGet well soon IK,Best wishes from across the border.Hope his test will come negative.Get well soon, Sir and take care.The longer he is isolated the better. This guy is seriously incompetent@Suja, Like youHe should observe quarantine as per WHO guidance and should be tested after 5, 7 and 12, 13 and 14th day. If found negative then he will be considered free from Covid.@Suja, entire nations? How much nations are living within pakistan. In current scenario, in case he tested positive, Pakistan would face more crises as all PTI and pppp leaders would start fighting with each other. Essence of time is to pray for his health as we are midst of this crisis. I hope you understand@suja i think you are from the opposition partySo many haters but thats ok he is one of the best pmits time he takes one for the team@Zak, indeed. me first@Common, who saidAll elites, Govt officials, and influentials are being tested first though having a shortage of COVID-19 test kits. Very few tests found positive. And the money is being wasted.Is pm IK uneducated. Or. Arrogant that virus will not infect him? By shaking hands with positive patients. A good example on how to lead country?@Suja, spot on@Ibrahim S, 14 days. Is a must@M. Emad, IK playing with fire@Great Patriot, perfect example bro@Vishesh, agree but pak has no money to buy good ones@Naseem, height of arrogance@Click , furtherNot only PM Imran , but all those should be tested who met IK after he met Edhi chief !@Vishesh, Chinese made kits are just as bad. 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AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement• Decision taken after Faisal Edhi, who met Imran recently, tests positive for deadly virus• Countrywide death toll doubles within a weekISLAMABAD: As the total number of deaths from coronavirus surpassed 200 on Tuesday, Prime Minister Imran Khan underwent a test for Covid-19. Health authorities collected his sample and the result is expected on Wednesday (today).The decision was made as per a standard operating procedure (SOP) suggesting that every contact of a confirmed Covid-19 case should undergo a test.The confirmation about the test...

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