Entry banned in Pakistan from South African nations
Pakistan banned entry from six southern African nations just as Hong Kong “because of danger” from the new COVID-19 variation Omicron, on Saturday.
An assertion by the National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) said that a restriction on immediate or circuitous inbound travel from South Africa, Hong Kong, Mozambique, Namibia, Lesotho, Botswana, and Eswatini has been forced, with the nations put in Category C “with prompt impact”.
Due to threat of new Variant, following countries have also been included in Cat C and complete ban has been imposed on direct / indirect inbound travel from these countries with immediate effect: South Africa, Hong Kong,Mozambique, Namibia, Lesotho, Botswana pic.twitter.com/DxzqzV4sse
— NFRCC (@NFRCCofficial) November 27, 2021
NCOC said Pakistani travelers going from these nations on “outrageous crisis” might be permitted in the wake of getting exceptions and guaranteeing the accompanying conventions:
- Immunization authentication;
- Max 72-hour-old negative PCR report prior to boarding;
- Fast Antigen Test (RAT) on landing in the air terminal;
- Rodent negative cases will go through 3 days compulsory home quarantine and yet again RAT will be directed on third day;
- Rodent positive cases will go through 10 days compulsory quarantine at government or self-paid offices;
- Their PCR test will be directed on the tenth day in isolation.
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Nonetheless, to work with abandoned Pakistanis, travel from these nations will be permitted till December 5, 2021, without exclusion, yet the previously mentioned conventions will be relevant, the NCOC said.
In the assertion, the NCOC additionally coordinated Aviation Division, air terminal administration, and the Airport Security Force to devise a component for screening travelers going from the previously mentioned nations through aberrant flights and offer it with every one of the concerned specialists by November 29.
NCOC encouraged individuals to play it safe “genuinely” considering the new variation.
Due to emergence of new Variant ‘Omicron’ in various countries, it is imperative to follow SOPs seriously. Please ensure that your Vaccination is complete (both doses in case of two dose vaccine), wear Mask and isolate yourself / get tested in case of any symptoms! Stay Safe!!!
— NFRCC (@NFRCCofficial) November 27, 2021
“If it’s not too much trouble, guarantee that your immunization is finished, wear a cover and seclude yourself or get tried if there should arise an occurrence of any side effects! Remain safe!!!” it composed.
Prior, Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives and NCOC boss Asad Umar had said travel checks were forced on six southern African nations and Hong Kong.
Based on the emergence of the new covid variant, notification has been issued restrict travel from 6 south african countries and Hong Kong. The emergence of new variant makes it even more urgent to vaccinate all eligible citizens 12 years and older.
— Asad Umar (@Asad_Umar) November 27, 2021
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