Coronavirus Threat: Telecom Operators in Islamabad direct their employees to wear masks at work

NewsCoronavirus Threat: Telecom Operators in Islamabad direct their employees to wear masks...

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: Intimidated by the outbreak of coronavirus, the Telecommunication Companies in Islamabad have issued instructions to their employees to wear protective masks as a precautionary measure to ward off the looming threat of the virus, reflecting serious health concerns the global telecom giants have already developed about in Pakistan.

The fatal coronavirus – which was originated from the Chinese Wuhan City – has so far spread to 22 Countries including the United States, Canada, Australia, France, Germany, India, and United Arab Emirates (UAE).

By now the virus has claimed 170 lives while thousands further remain badly affected by it.

Meanwhile in a bid to avert the influx of the infectious virus, Russia and Hong Kong have shut their borders with China while British Airways, Air Canada and Indonesia’s Lion Air announced to suspend their flight operations to/from the virus-hit East Asian Country.

Along with it, many Countries including the United States, United Kingdom and Kazakhstan have advised their nationals against non-essential travel to China.

Coronavirus has so far has claimed 170 lives across the globe.

However, amidst the Coronavirus Outbreak, Pakistan luckily remains unaffected as no case of coronavirus has so far surfaced here; though many of its neighbouring Countries such as China, India, Nepal and Sri Lanka are battling with it.

Yet under severe panic and despairity, the Global Telecommunication Companies operating in the Federal Capital have directed their respective employees to wear masks while being in office.

The directives have caused an outrage among the employees, prompting them to appeal to their employers to demonstrate leniency and allow them to operate their work from home.

In addition to that, they have also expressed resentment over the government’s failure in foreseeing the situation, and stressed upon it to play a proactive role to defuse the looming threat.

“The government should take the notice and devise a policy to at least allow the Pakistani staff to work from home for 14 days as this is considered as incubation period for this coronavirus,” one of the employees said while talking to the Dispatch News Desk (DND) news agency on the condition of anonymity.

Another infuriated employee was of the view that due to an unclear policy, many locals are forced to sit in their offices with masks on their faces and do their routine office work under stressed conditions.

“The present government has outrightly failed to deliver. It must negotiate with Telecom Operators to develop a conducive environment for their employees to work; otherwise, they can’t perform their duties with mask on their faces and remaining under constant depression,” he remarked.

Mati
Mati
Mati-Ullah is the Online Editor For DND. He is the real man to handle the team around the Country and get news from them and provide to you instantly.

Must read

Recent News

The power of the Parliament ensures the continuity of strategic policies

0
Islamabad, Pakistan: The Parliament on Monday confirmed its supremacy by adopting much-needed bills for extending the tenures of all armed services chiefs from three...
blast in jacobabad

Six Khwarij sent to hell in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province

0
Monitoring Desk: On the night of 3/4 November, Six TTP terrorists (officially known as Khwarij) were killed in two separate engagements in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa...
Global peace today is confronted with ever evolving threats and challenges, says COAS Gen Asim Munir

Global peace is confronted with ever-evolving threats and challenges, says COAS Gen Asim Munir

0
Islamabad, Pakistan: General Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) has said that global peace today is confronted with ever-evolving threats and challenges.He...

Pakistan conducted a successful test-fire of ballistic missile by a Navy ship

0
Islamabad, Pakistan: Pakistan has conducted a successful test-fire of an indigenously developed ballistic missile by a Navy ship, reports DND News Agency from Islamabad.The...
The author Dr. Attia Anwar is a consultant family physician with a postgraduate degree from the Royal College of GP UK. She is a strong advocate of health and well-being and wants patient participation in decision-making regarding health.

Altruism is new egotism

0
By Dr Attia AnwarKindness is another thing that makes your life better. It is very important for the pursuit of happiness. After expressing gratitude...
Advertisement