NIH

Presence of the poliovirus confirmed in five districts across country

Early symptoms include mild cough, fever, runny nose, escalating to severe coughing, particularly affecting infants

Surge in respiratory infections during winter season has also sparked concerns among global health experts

WHO last month classified JN.1 coronavirus strain as VOI; current evidence shows risk to public health

Advisory says JN.1 is fundamentally an offshoot of BA.2.86 sub-variant of omicron variant

Pakistan has reported two cases, 27 positive environmental samples so far

It notes Gujar Khan resident recently performed religious pilgrimage

Health system fully prepared to deal with any sub-variant of Omicron, says health minister

Virus found in Multan Road area samples on Jan 16 and from Gulshan-e-Ravi on Jan 2, says NIH

New NCOC guidelines encourages people to opt for collective Qurbani