Omicron: Age criteria for booster shots lowered in Pakistan
Pakistan has lowered the age criteria for children for COVID-19 booster shots in the midst of Omicron flare-up as sponsor dosages were currently permitted to be controlled to individuals matured over 30.
In a tweet, the National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) reported, “From tomorrow onwards, residents more than 30 years will be qualified for supporter portion of their decision. Sponsor will be managed following a half year hole from last portion. “
From tomorrow onwards, citizens over 30 years will be eligible for booster dose of their choice. Booster will be administered after 6 months gap from last dose.
Amid rising threat of Omicron, Please follow SOPs, wear mask and ensure complete vaccination/booster dose if eligible pic.twitter.com/9NkSfIwkaa— NFRCC (@NFRCCofficial) January 2, 2022
The middle encouraged residents to follow COVID-19 SOPs, wear veils and guarantee the total inoculation and supporter dosages in the midst of the rising danger of Omicron.
Prior in the day, the top of the National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) Asad Umar said that they presently have obvious proof that one more influx of COVID-19 has hit the nation as Omicron cases are rising particularly in Karachi.
Taking to Twitter to make the declaration, Asad Umar said that there is obvious proof of the start of one more Covid wave which has been normal throughout the previous few weeks.
“Genome sequencing showing the rising extent of omicron cases especially in Karachi,” he said while advised that ‘wearing a cover is your best security.’
Pakistan announced 594 new cases of COVID-19 Omicron as of now, taking the count of affirmed contaminations to 1,296,527.
As per the most recent figures shared by the NCOC, a sum of 45,585 examples were tried during this period, out of which 594 ended up being positive, showing a public energy pace of 1.3 percent when contrasted with yesterday’s 1.08%.
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