PMA warns of more lethal second wave of coronavirus

The Pakistan Medical Association (PMA), while appealing to the people to follow the coronavirus SOPs. The PMA warned them against a “more lethal” second wave of the disease.

Follow SOPs and safety measures

Hailing the government’s decision to impose fines on those not wearing masks in public. The PMA urged the government to take strict action against those not following the COVID-19 SOPs. “The virus has claimed the lives of at least eight doctors in the past three weeks, said the PMA in a statement.

They also suggested the government organize a mask distribution drive. They ensure the prices of masks and sanitizers controlled.

The PMA also sought personal protection equipment for doctors and paramedical staff. From the government and demanded the release of funds promised under an already announce package.

Lethal second wave

PMA Professor of Endocrinology Dr. Rauf Niazi told that the COVID-19 more lethal in the second wave compared to the first surge in Pakistan.

The News reported that a mutation of the virus has added to its gravity, which is very dangerous for people struck by it, says PMA.

Dr. Niazi said the patients received by the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) in recent times appeared to be severely ill than before.

Lockdowns have caused massive disruption around the world – destroying jobs, affecting people’s health, and taking children out of school – but they have controlled the virus.

“The ultimate puzzle is how to maintain control while minimizing daily disruption,” says Dr. Kucharski.

Nobody is 100% sure how far we can go.

That is why measures are being lifted in stages and new ways of controlling coronavirus are being introduced, such as contact tracing or face coverings.

“In the UK and neighboring countries, flare-ups could happen quite quickly if measures are lifted beyond the point transmission is controlled,” says Dr. Kucharski.