Sindh Governor Imran Ismail has said that Prime Minister Imran Khan views all provinces equally. He added that the premier asked leaders to not take any step that would create panic among the people.

Talking to reporters, Ismail said that the country cannot go into lockdown. "We have a large amount of daily-wage workers and they will be affected." He assured patients that the disease has a high recovery rate.

Sindh Governor Imran Ismail speaks to reporters in Karachi. —DawnNewsTV
Sindh Governor Imran Ismail speaks to reporters in Karachi. —DawnNewsTV

Ismail also said that Karachi airport and train stations will be disinfected.

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