The spokesperson for the Baluchistan government Liaquat Shahwani said that 350 pilgrims, have reached Taftan after being permitted to enter from the Pakistan-Iran border.

In a tweet Liaquat Shahwani further stated “People who came from areas affected by Coronavirus in Iran. They will be kept for ten days in Kurtina and others will be allowed to go after screening only if there tests will be negative.

پاک ایران بارڈر پر موجود 350 پاکستانی شہریوں کو پاکستان میں داخلے کی اجازت مل گئی۔
وہ افراد جو ایران کے کرونا وائرس سے متاثرہ علاقوں سے آئے ہیں۔ انھیں دس روز قرطینہ میں رکھا جائیگا اور دیگر کی صرف اسکریننگ کے بعد کرونا کے علامات نہ ہونے کی صورت میں جانے کی اجازت دیدی جائیگی

— Liaquat Shahwani (@LiaquatShahwani) February 28, 2020

Earlier State Minister of Health Dr Zafar Mirza visited Taftan-Zahdan border to Review the situation of Pakistani pilgrims.

Dr Zafar Mirza shared a plan according to which Pakistani Zaireens will be gradually allowed to return from Iran in batches after full health screening in a next few days.

“Point of entry is being strengthened. Thanks to all for the hard work!” he added.

226/ At Taftan-Zahdan border. Reviewed the situation and now we have a plan! Over next few days we will gradually allow Pakistani Zaireens returning from Iran in batches after full health screening. Point of entry is being strengthened. Thanks to all for the hard work! pic.twitter.com/ZhaqwX0s6Y

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— Zafar Mirza (@zfrmrza) February 28, 2020

State Ministry of Health are also launching an online coronavirus platform for FAQs about the disease.

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Dr Zafar Mirza urged people to visit the website and also share it with friends and family to spread awareness.

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227/ In addition to the 1166 #covid19 helpline, we are also launching an online #coronavirus platform for FAQs about the disease. Please go to https://www.bolnews.com/pakistan/2020/02/coronavirus-350-people-on-pak-iran-border-allowed-to-enter-pakistan/amp/ for more info and help spread this among your friends, family and followers. Thanks @NationalITBoard pic.twitter.com/azt3al7SWd

— Zafar Mirza (@zfrmrza) February 28, 2020