Young Doctors Association (YDA) has demanded the government to provide personal protective equipment and masks to healthcare professionals, "not for their sake but for the safety of the patients".

During a press conference in Lahore, a YDA representative regretted that the authorities were not ensuring that social distancing is observed and proper safety measures are taken.

"We don't want to scare anyone, but you will only buy new clothes for Eid when your parents and children are alive," a representative said. He further said that doctors were working day and night, without taking breaks but were not being given due respect.

The YDA member urged the government to make hospitals safe for patients, adding that if appropriate measures are not taken, doctors will start informing incoming patients that hospitals are not safe for their health.