Mask4All Campaign launched to distribute 5 million face masks among the people.
Federal Minister for Information Senator Shibli Faraz on Monday launched the campaign.
Mask4All Campaign launched
He lauded the initiative of Chainstore Association of Pakistan to distribute five million face masks among the people.
While launching the “Mask4All Campaign ” in Islamabad he termed the initiative a good example of public-private partnership.
Under this campaign the CAP would distribute five million face masks in collaboration with the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
Shibli Faraz said noted adopting of precautionary measures the best possible way of protection against the pandemic.
Moreover, he called use of face mask the most effective antidote, especially at the places where public interaction takes place.
He said that use of gloves should be promoted along with the face masks.
He urged the people to strictly follow the Standard Operating Procedures issued by the government.
The minister said everyone must join hands to defeat this epidemic.
” Our resources are limited, we have to be careful not only about ourselves but also to protect others,” Shibli remarked.
Earlier, the minister said he talked to public relation officers of all ministries through video conferencing.
He spoke on their role as crucial in spreading awareness about precautionary measures among masses following the outbreak of coronavirus pandemic.
In a tweet, he said he asked them (PROs) to play this role proactively.