Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain has said Prime Minister Imran Khan decided to call in the army troops in cities to ensure strict implementation of standard operating procedures in view of the fast deteriorating coronavirus situation in the country.

In a tweet, he said the prevailing coronavirus situation will impact the day-to-day activities and affairs.

He said the country has reached the 90 per cent capacity-utilization of the oxygen.

The minister said Lahore is the worst affected city, and advised the masses to take extra care as there is no option except full compliance to the anti-virus protocols.