Planning Minister Asad Umar has urged people to avoid travelling to remote areas this year in order to avoid a breakout and burdening the health system.

In a press conference alongside KP Chief Minister Mahmood Khan, Umar said that far-flung areas in the province and Gilgit Baltistan have limited health facilities that can only serve the residents of the area and "may not be able to bear the burden" of a bigger crisis.