A Lahore High Court full bench on Friday sought a detailed report from the Punjab government by March 24 about measures being taken to combat coronavirus spread and facilities being provided to patients when secretary primary healthcare admitted that the government was not able to establish quarantines as per the international standards.
The bench also issued a notice to the federal government and directed a law officer to submit an updated report on behalf of Advisor to Prime Minister on Health Zafar Mirza.
Justice Shahid Jamil Khan in the bench noted that the government kept infected and suspected patients together in quarantines, which could aggravate the situation.
The bench was hearing a petition questioning the inadequate measures taken by the government in wake of the novel coronavirus hitting the country.
The Chief Justice presiding over the bench also expressed concern when provincial secretary said two labs had been designated in Lahore for free tests facility. "Do you think two labs are enough in a city of 100 million population?" the CJ asked the secretary.
The Chief Justice remarked that the country was in a war like situation and the government needed to create awareness among the public.
To a query, the provincial secretary said the federal government could be able to apprise the court of current situation at Taftan border with neighboring country Iran.
About precautionary measures for court premises, the secretary said SOPs will soon be formulated after meeting with registrar LHC.
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