COVID-19 future challenges; ease in lockdown, fragile health sector
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https://doi.org/10.54393/pbmj.v5i1.104Abstract
COVID-19 cases in Pakistan are increasing exponentially since last couple of days with over 50,000 infected individuals and over 1000 deaths [1]. Furthermore government has eased the lock down as Pakistan is facing serious economic crisis. A 4% GDP loss is predicted in economy due to disruptions in business activities. Government has also announced a reduction in budget goals for financial year 2020 and 2021. This ease in lockdown is a desperate effort to support collapsing economy and reducing unemployment.Government statistics are predicting many deaths due to hunger if lockdown prolongs
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