Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal on Friday urged the people of the country to join the fight against coronavirus by maintaining social distance, personal cleanliness and staying home.
He made the call while talking to reporters after attending a disinfection programme in Dhanmondi area of the city organised by Shishu Protiva Bikash Kendro, UNB reported.
“Wherever you’re right now, work against coronavirus from there. Stay home, maintain cleanliness and social distance,” the minister said.
“If you have to go out for emergency reasons, wear masks and hand gloves”, he added.
Thanking all private organisations, NGOs for their cleanliness initiatives, Asaduzzaman said, “We’re keeping eyes on the current situation from a cell at the Home Ministry.”
“If we remain alert and follow the government’s instructions to prevent the spread of the virus, Bangladesh’s situation will not be like that of the European countries,” he added.
The minister said law enforcers are vigilant so that no theft or robbery can take place.
Bangladesh on Friday reported four new coronavirus cases taking the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 48.
