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Published 07 Aug, 2020 09:31am

PMA expresses concern over govt decision to open up country

Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) has expressed concern over decision to open up the country, saying that the government should have at least waited for the consequences of Eidul Azha.

β€œIt will take 10 days to know if the virus rapidly spread during Eidul Azha. There are some events such as 14th August on which once again people will start gathering. Moreover, Majalis will be held during Muharram due to which another spike can be observed,” PMA secretary general Dr Qaisar Sajjad said.

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