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Health experts identify 20% to 25% risk even for those who have been vaccinated
Health system fully prepared to deal with any sub-variant of Omicron, says health minister
NCOC says it is fully prepared to deal with any variant
Among the total deaths, six reported from Karachi, one from Peshawar
New NCOC guidelines encourages people to opt for collective Qurbani
NIH says national positivity rate stands at 1.53 per cent; 57 patients in critical care
PM directs to nip the latest sub-variant in bud; seeks report from NIH
PM's aide says monument to be built to celebrate Pakistan's success in the fight against Covid
Inbound travellers aged below 12 are exempted from compulsory vaccination
Microsoft co-founder briefed on the progress of the programme underway across the country
Decision comes as NCOC announces easing restrictions in cities with less than 10 per cent positivity
RAT abolished for inbound passengers; increased capacity for HBL PSL matches allowed
National Covid positivity ratio falls below 10%
Rs1,270 were being charged for a booster shot previously
Forum reports 7,678 new cases; only fully vaccinated people allowed in mosques
Only vaccinated people will be allowed to offer prayers in mosques with mandatory mask-wearing, says the nerve centre
CAA announces new travel advisory for passengers from abroad
Umar says 46% of country’s eligible population fully vaccinated against Covid-19
NCOC says vaccination staff has been working throughout the year to achieve national goal
NIH says 12 of them are associated with international travel.
National tally of active Covid cases falls below 10,000
Provincial authorities will only allow inoculated persons to attend gatherings and enter public spaces
They are required to submit proof of vaccination and take PCR test 48 hours prior to boarding
Hospital says patient isolated at home, doing well; no further cases detected so far
Imran launches biggest ever social protection programme
NCOC suggested installation of oxygen plants with special focus on far-flung areas
These countries have also been included in 'Category C', says NCOC
Pakistan is set to launch the 'largest measles-rubella campaign' in the world to inoculate 32m children countrywide
NCOC to hold another review on 29 November
Umar says half of all students across country inoculated
567 people test positive for coronavirus
Says Afghans entering Pakistan via border terminals do not require vaccination certificates
NCOC chief appreciates 'positive impact' of vaccinations, urges people to continue getting vaccinated
Umar urges masses to receive jabs to protect themselves as well as their families
Lt Gen Hamooduz Zaman Khan was the best co-pilot I could have asked for, says Asad Umar
One-day weekly closure of businesses ends, shrines, cinemas open for vaccinated people
NCOC okays vaccination of children aged 12 and above
NCOC says 10,928 patients make full recovery from disease in 24 hours
National positivity ratio increased fractionally to 4.56% during the past 24 hours: NCOC
Says general non-pharmaceutical interventions to remain in place till Sept 30 across country
Federal city becomes first to acheive milestone; other cities urged to accelerate administration of second Covid jab
Citizens aged between 15 and 18 can get vaccinated from September 13, says NCOC
NCOC says those awaiting their second dose do not need to wait for SMS from 1166
With Actemra in short supply, it may be replaced by Baricitinib and Tofacitinib
New guidelines allow immunocompromised individuals aged between 12 and 17 to receive the Pfizer shot
Decision taken as several cities record double-digit positivity rates
Dr Sultan says plan to initiate booster shot under consideration
National caseload of the global pandemic tops 1.1m
Using QR Code, digital certificate can be verified immediately, says NCOC
NCOC keeps Iran, Bangladesh and several other countries on the list of 'Category-C' nations