Rescue workers wearing masks and protective clothing check temperature devices during a mock drill on handling suspected carriers of coronavirus in Peshawar on March 2. — Reuters
Rescue workers wearing masks and protective clothing check temperature devices during a mock drill on handling suspected carriers of coronavirus in Peshawar on March 2. — Reuters

Rescue workers wearing masks and protective clothing check a man's temperature during a mock drill on handling suspected carriers of coronavirus in Peshawar. — Reuters
Rescue workers wearing masks and protective clothing check a man's temperature during a mock drill on handling suspected carriers of coronavirus in Peshawar. — Reuters

Rescue workers wearing masks and protective clothing move a man during a mock drill on handling suspected carriers of coronavirus in Peshawar. — Reuters
Rescue workers wearing masks and protective clothing move a man during a mock drill on handling suspected carriers of coronavirus in Peshawar. — Reuters

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