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Outbreak of Novel Coronavirus in Wuhan, China NOTICE BY EMBASSY OF PAKISTAN
January 24,2020
Noting the increase in the number of cases and confirmation of human-to-human transmission after the outbreak of novel coronavirus in Wuhan, Ministry of Health of China has put in additional precautionary measures to reduce the risks associated with the viral infection.
The local government of Wuhan has announced that all public transportation in the city including long-distanced travelling shall remain temporarily suspendedtill further instructions. All flights and trains scheduled to depart from Wuhan would remain canceled to reduce the risk of spreading the new virus.
Pakistani community members and students in Wuhan are advised to comply with the efforts of Chinese health authorities for curbing the spread of virus; understand the prevention and control measures taken and not to leave the city without any particular reason.
The Embassy urges Pakistani students to remain vigilant and to adopt good personal hygiene practicesas instructed by Ministry of Health of China.
The Embassy of Pakistan would continue remaining in touch with community members and Pakistani students in Wuhan. In case of any reports of viral infection in members of Pakistani community/students, it is requested to cooperate with local health authorities and share immediately the complete information with Pakistan's Embassy in Beijing.
The students facing the issue of visa expiry may inform their respective universities under intimation to Pakistan's Embassy in Beijing. Community members/students may please feel free to contact the Mission for assistance/queries on following contact:-
Education Wing:
+86(10) 65326301 (Direct)
+86(10) 65326660-6043 and 6108(extension)
Cell No:- 0086 156 5288 9195
Email:
education@pakbj.org
Beijing.
24 January 2020