Human, wildlife interaction to increase risk of COVID-19 outbreak
(WorldNews Pakistan)

Islamabad : The federal capital residents visiting trails despite the virtual lockdown in the metropolis due to coronavirus or COVID-19 outbreak were at the risk of contracting virus to the wildlife. The Islamabad Wildlife Management Board (IWMB) officials told APP that residents were flouting the lockdown and visiting the trails at Margalla Hills National Park. “The IWMB staff and rangers are on duty and taking adequate measures to stop people hiking at trails but the veteran hikers and local people familiar with secret short routes enter the National Park from various other locations. “He added that Islamabad Capital Territory Police constables...