Coronavirus: Pakistan shuts its Chaman border with Afghanistan for one week
The decision to close the border in Balochistan has been taken as precautionary measures
Dubai: Pakistan has closed its Chaman border with Afghanistan and closed the land route for one-week to prevent Coronavirus spread.
According to a notification issued by the Interior Ministery of Pakistan on Sunday, the Chaman border which is a famous land crossing both for cargo and passenger transport will remain shut for at least one week with effect from Mach 2.
Last week, Pakistan had also shut its Taftan border with Iran after outbreak of coronavirus in Iran.
Pakistan’s decision to close the border with Aghanistan comes after Kabul confirmed its first case of the coronavirus with several others being tested for the diseases.
In addition to the border closure, strict precautionary measures have also been put in place in border areas to stop the spread, including the establishment of an isolation ward at DHQ Hospital Parachinar, Geo Tv reported.
According to the provincial health department, more than 10,000 people have undergone screening in the last five days at the Chaman border.
Isolation wards have also been set up at Pak-Afghan Friendship Hospital, Landi Kotal and hospitals in Jamrud.