The government has launched a new chat system to provide basic information on the new coronavirus — COVID-19 –, Tania Aidrus tweeted.

The chat system named ‘Pakistan Government Official Corona Chatbot’ can be accessed through the Facebook page of the Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations & Coordination.

A chatbot is an auto-generated message that a user receives from a digital media platform.

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This new digital media service can answer all basic questions regarding coronavirus. Moreover, it can guide you about the preventive measures that should be taken to reduce the risks of contracting the virus, and suggest you see your nearest facility for screening if you are experiencing any of the virus symptoms.

For more information, Facebook users can visit the page of Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination Islamabad.

https://www.facebook.com/NHSRCOfficial/?epa=SEARCH_BOX