ARY News presenter Maria Memon contracts coronavirus

JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 31 May 2020

ARY News presenter Maria Memon announced on Twitter that she tested positive for coronavirus. She is experiencing mild symptoms and is isolating herself.

Summary

ISLAMABAD—ARY News presenter Maria Memon said Saturday she had tested positive for coronavirus.

She disclosed on Twitter that she had mild symptoms from the past two days and got herself tested, and was now keeping herself isolated.

"It is very important to discourage social stigma related to Covid. Be socially responsible. Isolate, get tested and let people know about your condition."

Fellow journalists and others prayed for her early recovery.

More than 150 journalists have tested positive for Covid-19 across the country since the spread of the pandemic.

Photo: Twitter (@Maria_Memon)

2 days ago, I felt mild symptoms & immediately got myself tested for covid19. Results are here, I am positive & currently self isolating. It is very imp to discourage social stigma related to Covid. Be socially responsible. Isolate , get tested & let people know abt ur condition
— Maria Memon (@Maria_Memon) May 30, 2020

Key Points

Maria Memon tested positive for coronavirus on May 30, 2020.
She experienced mild symptoms and got tested immediately.
Memon emphasizes the importance of discouraging social stigma around Covid.
Over 150 journalists in Pakistan have tested positive for Covid-19 since the pandemic began.
Memon encourages social responsibility in dealing with Covid-19.

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