Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Health Dr Zafar Mirza has said that people think restrictions should be eased because the country has a lower number of cases than projected, warning that doing so would be a mistake.

SAPM Mirza addresses a press conference alongside federal minister Asad Umar. — DawnNewsTV
SAPM Mirza addresses a press conference alongside federal minister Asad Umar. — DawnNewsTV

"If we ease restrictions, the number of cases and deaths will sharply increase [...] in fact we should add to our restrictions."

The SAPM also underscored the need to maintain social distancing even after restrictions are eased.

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