592 Covid cases detected
A healthcare worker administers a dose of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine at a vaccination centre in Karachi, Pakistan, January 16, 2022. REUTERS/Akhtar Soomro
The single-day tally of fresh Covid cases rose to 592, while seven people died of the pandemic during the last 24 hours, according to the latest data released by the National Institute of Health (NIH) on Wednesday.
It said that among the active Covid cases, 174 patients were in critical condition countrywide. The nationwide positivity ratio was 2.78% during the last 24 hours. The NIH said that highest positivity ratio was recorded in Diamar at 21.43%.
Last week, the NCOC advised travelers to exercise caution, check weather forecasts and pre-book their hotel accommodations during the Eid holidays.
Tourists have been advised to wear face masks, use hand sanitisers and avoid going to crowded places and maintain social distancing.