Doctor passes away after battle with Covid-19 in Peshawar
Another doctor gave in to the coronavirus in Peshawar on Saturday. In a statement, the Provincial Doctors Association (PDA) said Dr Sultan Zeb, associate dean at the Khyber College of Dentistry diagnosed with the coronavirus. He was undergoing treatment at Hayatabad Medical Complex (HMC).
Expressing grief at his death, the association said they will always remember Dr Zeb’s contributions to the field of medicine. The statement added that his funeral would take place in Buner.
“So far, 20 doctors in the province have lost their lives due to the virus,” the statement said. The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has not yet released the Shuhada Package for healthcare workers; that have give in to the virus and has also not provided risk allowance for medical practitioners. the PMA said.
HMC PRO Toheed Zulfiqar said the doctor was admitted to the facility. He was on the ventilator before his death.
KP Chief Minister on deceased doctor:
Meanwhile, KP Chief Minister Mahmood Khan offered prayers for the doctor. “The services rendered by doctors during the pandemic are admirable. Citizens should ensure the implementation of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for holding back the spread of the virus,” he said.
NCOC’s Guildelines:
In a tweet earlier today, Asad Umar urged citizens to report violations of Covid-19 SOPs on a Whatsapp number; launched by the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC).
“With the arrival of the second wave and continued widescale violation of SOPs, NCOC has decided to seek the help of citizens for SOP compliance. Wherever you see violations taking place, take a pic and send it to 0335-3336262 along with the location,” he said.
Earlier this week, the NCOC announced a schedule for commercial and social activities in 11 cities; most vulnerable to the virus. These cities include Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Multan, Hyderabad, Gilgit, Muzaffarabad, Mirpur, Peshawar and Quetta.
Commercial activities markets, shopping malls, marriage halls and restaurants will be closed at 10pm and amusement/public parks at 6pm daily. Wearing a mask has been made mandatory at public places.
