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Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan to get tested for Covid-19, may go into self-quarantine: Report

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Tuesday, April 21, 2020

LAHORE: Imran Khan has agreed to get tested for the novel coronavirus after a well-known philanthropist was tested positive for the Covid-19, days after meeting the Pakistan prime minister, his doctor said.

According to media reports, Faisal Edhi, the son of late philanthropist Abdul Sattar Edhi and chairman of the Edhi Foundation, met Khan last week.

Imran Khan’s personal physician and CEO of Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital, Faisal Sultan, told the media that Khan would undergo Covid-19 test.

“Prime Minister Khan will undergo test of the coronavirus to show that he is a responsible citizen of this county,” Sultan said. “We will follow all protocols in place and make recommendations accordingly.”

The protocols recommend self-isolation for people who meet those tested positive for the coronavirus.

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