Coronavirus: Pakistan declares emergency in Balochistan, Afghanistan suspends passenger movements

Feb 23, 2020

New Delhi, Feb 23 (ANI): Pakistan declared emergency in Balochistan in districts near Pakistan-Iran border due to threat from coronavirus in Iran. Movement of Shia pilgrims also blocked for time being.On the other side, National Security Council of Afghanistan informed that to prevent the spread of coronavirus and protect the public they have suspended all passenger movement (air & ground) to and from Iran. The suspension also includes the import of poultry products (eggs and chicken) from Iran and Pakistan. According to World Health Organization (WHO), 77, 794 confirmed cases of coronavirus reported globally. Meanwhile, China reported 76, 392 confirmed cases till now, and over 2000 people lost their life due to coronavirus in China.