by Meng Lingjuan, Fu Bo

Photo shows a fruit basket for a Chinese worker that has been tested negative for COVID-19 in Bahawalpur, Punjab province, Pakistan, on July 26, 2020.

As Pakistani media reported that Chinese workers were infected with the COVID-19 in Pakistan, Muzaffa Khan Sial, Deputy Commissioner Bahawalpur, made a written reply to some of the questions from Economic Daily - China Economic Net reporter on the evening of July 26. The following is the full text of the reply.

Economic Daily - China Economic Net Reporter: It is reported that some Chinese people have been tested positive for COVID-19 in Lahore. Please share some details with us.

Deputy Commissioner Bahawalpur: They were working at Bahawalpur and COVID-19 tests were conducted at a care hospital in Lahore and their results were received on July 24th, 2020. 14 out of 61 Chinese were tested positive for COVID-19, and on the same day, they were shifted to Civil Hospital Bahawalpur. They were isolated to prevent the infection. Food and all necessities were provided to them regularly.

Economic Daily - China Economic Net Reporter: Where and what kind of treatment will they get and how to prevent infection?

Deputy Commissioner Bahawalpur: They have been treated with Azomax 500mg tablets, Hydralin syrup, Cecone tablets and Surbex-Z tablets at the Civil Hospital Bahawalpur. At present, all patients are very stable, laboratory tests are normal, and X-rays show no findings.

Economic Daily - China Economic Net Reporter: Please give some suggestions to Chinese companies that resume work and production in Pakistan.

Deputy Commissioner Bahawalpur: After 10 days from 24th July, two samples will be taken 24 hours apart and if both results come negative, they will be discharged from the hospital as per COVID-19 SOPs.

Photo shows a bunch of flowers and a fruit basket for a Chinese worker that has been tested negative for COVID-19 in Bahawalpur, Punjab province, Pakistan, on July 26, 2020.

As for the names of the companies the confirmed Chinese patients are working at and the places they have been to, Muzaffa Khan Sial did not respond, but he added, "all the affected Chinese brothers were admitted to the hospital as soon as they were diagnosed. They are being taken care of, frequently visited by consultants and administrative representatives of Bahawalpur district and government of Punjab. We are concerned and hopeful for their speedy recovery and are taking all the necessary measures needed."

Photo shows a Chinese worker that has been tested negative for COVID-19 and has received medical treatment gives a thumbs up in Bahawalpur, Punjab province, Pakistan, on July 26, 2020.