Set up testing centres in all districts: 14-party
The Awami League-led 14-party alliance yesterday urged the government to set up at least one coronavirus detection centre in every district, and several in Dhaka city in order to tackle the spread of the deadly virus.
It also called upon the authorities concerned to strictly maintain the mandatory home quarantine for people who have returned from abroad recently, and arrest those who defy it.
The alliance made the call in a press release, signed by several senior leaders -- including its coordinator and AL presidium member Mohammed Nasim, Workers' Party President Rashed Khan Menon and Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal President Hasanul Haq Inu.
The alliance urged the government to equip all doctors, nurses and other healthcare providers with proper safety gear, and suggested to engage the trained medical team of Bangladesh Army if necessary.
It also pledged to work with the government, and appreciated the efforts of health service providers in combating the deadly virus.
Regarding quarantine, the press release said, "No exception shall be made in this case."
"If anyone denies to stay in quarantine, they will have to be arrested," it added.
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