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The active cases in the country total to 24,483; 41 deaths in the past 24 hours

Pakistan will commence second phase of immunisation rive from next month, says SAPM Dr Faisal Sultan

Clinical trial showed shot offered minimal protection against new coronavirus variant

300 volunteers will be enrolled and first inoculations are expected this month

The recommendation also includes people aged 65 and older

Only a tiny minority are likely to be important or change the virus in an appreciable way says British Medical Journal

Initial data on immune responses expected to be generated around June

Will start deliveries one week earlier than expected

NCOC makes arrangements for the vaccine's storage in Islamabad, transportation to provinces.

6 to 6.8 million doses of vaccine will be available within first quarter of current year, says SAPM Dr Faisal Sultan