Pakistan's economic activity restrictions eased but concern about outbreak risk New corona May 17 7:36
In Pakistan, where the new coronavirus infection continues to spread, restrictions on economic activities have been eased due to concerns over the economic downturn, but some stores and markets do not wear masks or disinfect, so medical-related The people are calling for thorough infection control as the risk of mass infection increases.
In Pakistan, the number of people infected with the new coronavirus has exceeded 38,000, and the infection continues to expand. However, the government gradually eased restrictions on economic activities on the 9th of this month due to concerns about the economic downturn, Business has resumed mainly in shops and business establishments.
Shops that have resumed business are required to take infection prevention measures, but some shops and markets do not thoroughly wear and disinfect masks, and that people are not kept close to each other. It's a problem.
"As a Muslim, I pray every day as a Muslim and I believe that I will not be infected. It's difficult for religious reasons to take thorough measures," said a shoemaker in Islamabad, the capital.
It is said that some stores are unable to purchase masks and disinfectants due to poor cash flow, but medical personnel are concerned that the risk of outbreaks will increase.
A doctor at a hospital near Islamabad told NHK, "If the infection situation continues to be inadequate, the hospital will not have enough beds and will not be able to accommodate patients, and lives will be lost." , Is calling for thorough infection control.