Health emergency declared at Pak-Iran border after spread of coronavirus in Iran

After the reports of new coronavirus spread in Iran, the Chief Minister of Balochistan has declared health emergency at Pakistan –Iran border.

The Taftan border is now sealed with people crossing the border being allowed only after strict procedures being followed to verify of any virus as per sources.

The Chief Secretary of Balochistan has directed Provincial Disaster Management Authority to provide food items and medicine to pilgrims at Taftan border.