Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar on Saturday maintained that the situation concerning coronavirus in Punjab is normal adding "All the precautionary and preventive measures have been taken".

He said the situation is normal; there is nothing to worry about and the people should ignore the rumours. "The people attached with medical profession should play their due role for creating awareness among the masses about coronavirus. All segments of society will have to play its due role in this regard," he added.

Buzdar said that instructions have been issued to the health department and institutions concerned for the complete implementation on SOPs formulated in this regard.

He directed the health department and other institutions concerned to remain alert round-the-clock. Meanwhile, in his message on the World Civil Defence Day, the CM has said that the importance of civil defence institution has increased and its role cannot be ignored in the today's world.

"It is imperative to update the civil defence institution with the modern demands," he added. He also said that the civil defence institution plays an important role in safeguarding the lives of citizens in the event of a natural calamity or war. "We pay tributes to the people working in the civil defence and all possible steps will be taken to further strengthen this institution," he added.