“Long Covid” risk less during Omicron compared to Delta: Study
Tag: Omicron
China starts world’s 1st sequential trial on Omicron-specific vaccine
China starts world’s 1st sequential trial on Omicron-specific vaccine
Pakistan reports first Omicron sub-variant case
Pakistan reports first Omicron sub-variant case
Over 20 Chinese regions under static management to fight Omicron flare ups, affecting 50 mln people
BEIJING, Apr 18 (APP):Over 20 cities or regions across China – collectively home to about 50 million residents – are currently under static management to fight sweeping Omicron flare-ups. Chinese health experts said static management policy is necessary for the country to win the fight against the fast-transmitting Omicron within the dynamic zero-COVID strategy. Among… Continue reading Over 20 Chinese regions under static management to fight Omicron flare ups, affecting 50 mln people
Omicron spreads to 28 provinces and regions in China
BEIJING, March 15 (APP):The COVID-19 epidemic situation in China is grim and complex, making it more difficult to prevent and control, but the overall epidemic situation in China is still controllable, the National Health Commission said on Tuesday. Chinese mainland has reported more than 15,000 domestically-transmitted positive cases from March 1 to 14, affecting 28… Continue reading Omicron spreads to 28 provinces and regions in China
NCOC urges masses to ensure vaccination to prevent from Omicron
ISLAMABAD, Jan 28 (APP):National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) on Friday urged the general public to ensure vaccination, received booster dose (if eligible) and follow SOPs including mask wearing and social distancing in order to prevent from Omicron. In a Tweet, NCOC said that new variant of coronavirus ‘Omicron’ continues spreading countrywide. NCOC also stressed… Continue reading NCOC urges masses to ensure vaccination to prevent from Omicron
Amid Omicron Fear, Chal Mere Putt 2 strives to score big in Pakistani cinemas
ISLAMABAD, Jan 27 (APP): Since the opening Punjabi Film ‘Chal Mere Putt 2’ has scored smashing numbers becoming a super-hit film in Pakistan till now, despite late release and rising concern of Covid variants. According to a box-office tracking portal in Pakistan called Entertainment Pakistan (EPK), despite the tough circumstances ‘Chal Mere Putt 2’ has… Continue reading Amid Omicron Fear, Chal Mere Putt 2 strives to score big in Pakistani cinemas
ATH prepared to tackle the threat of Omicron variant: Dr. Alem Zeb
ABBOTTABAD, Jan 25 (APP): Ayub Teaching Hospital (ATH) has all the facilities for patients infected with Coronavirus and in case of any emergency, our doctors and nurses will be on the front line to tackle the challenge. These views were expressed by the ATH Medical Director Prof. Dr. Alam Zeb Swati while chairing a meeting… Continue reading ATH prepared to tackle the threat of Omicron variant: Dr. Alem Zeb
Covid-19 testing carries out in edu institutes to tackle Omicron spread
ISLAMABAD, Jan 21 (APP): The COVID-19 testing in educational institutes on Friday was carried out in major Omicron hit cities to ascertain disease spread among students and ensure accurate disease mapping. According to NCOC , the data suggested a strong correlation between vaccination levels and infection rate in various cities. It has therefore been decided… Continue reading Covid-19 testing carries out in edu institutes to tackle Omicron spread
Education Ministry launches SMS awareness service about Omicron
ISLAMABAD, Jan 21 (APP):Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training on Friday launched an SMS service campaign for students, teachers and parents across the country to raise awareness against Omicron virus. According to the Federal Education Ministry, the campaign has been launched on the instructions of Minister for Federal Education, and Professional Training, Culture and… Continue reading Education Ministry launches SMS awareness service about Omicron
NCOC issues guidelines to tackle Omicron rising trend
ISLAMABAD, Jan 19 (APP): The National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) on Wednesday issued guidelines for various sectors to tackle the rising trend of new coronavirus variant of Omicron. The NCOC session, chaired by Minister for Planning Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar and co-chaired by National Coordinator Major Gen Muhammad Zafar Iqbal, took a… Continue reading NCOC issues guidelines to tackle Omicron rising trend
Beijing battles both Delta, Omicron ahead of Winter Olympics
BEIJING, Jan 19 (APP): The Chinese capital tightened anti-epidemic measures and urged all departments to fend off COVID-19 flare-ups in the city with all-round measures ahead of the Winter Olympics, after four COVID-19 infections, with both the Delta and Omicron variants, were detected in three days. The four positive cases made Beijing the third region… Continue reading Beijing battles both Delta, Omicron ahead of Winter Olympics
Beijing tightens preventive measures amid COVID-19 resurgence
BEIJING, Jan 18 (APP): After reporting the first locally-transmitted Omicron case on January 15, Beijing has further tightened its epidemic control measures in a bid to ensure the safety of both the city and the upcoming Winter Olympic Games. In the face of the twin challenges of preventing the coronavirus from entering the country and… Continue reading Beijing tightens preventive measures amid COVID-19 resurgence
Health expert advises govt to launch ‘door to door vaccination drive’ to curtail Omicron
ISLAMABAD, Jan 17 (APP):The government like polio vaccination campaign, should launch door to door Covid vaccination drive to curtail the burgeoning cases of new variant Omicron, said health expert Dr Nasrullah Sabki. Talking to APP on Monday, he said vaccination was the only solution of the deadly virus, however, the door to door vaccination would… Continue reading Health expert advises govt to launch ‘door to door vaccination drive’ to curtail Omicron
NCOC directs for taking stringent measures to tackle Omicron cases
ISLAMABAD, Jan 15 (APP):The National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) in its meeting here Saturday, discussed the epidemic curve chart data, disease prevalence and proposed NPIs in wake of rising disease trends in the country, especially in the urban centers. The forum decided to extensively engage with provinces specially with Sindh government for necessary measures… Continue reading NCOC directs for taking stringent measures to tackle Omicron cases
Omicron: CAA bans inflight meal from Jan 17
ISLAMABAD, Jan 15 (APP):Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) on Saturday banned serving the inflight meal in line with the directives of the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) to stem the spread of Omicron, a new variant of coronavirus, from January 17. “Amid rising Omicron cases across the country, the NCOC bans serving meals/snacks onboard domestic… Continue reading Omicron: CAA bans inflight meal from Jan 17
Half of Europe to be infected with Omicron within weeks – WHO
UNITED NATIONS, Jan 11 (APP):The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that half of Europe will have been infected with the Omicron variant of Covid-19 within six to eight weeks, and that heath workers would near the greatest burden. Dr Hans Kluge, WHO’s Regional Director for Europe, said a “west-to-east tidal wave” of Omicron was… Continue reading Half of Europe to be infected with Omicron within weeks – WHO
Fawad for promoting Pak-UK bilateral trade
ISLAMABAD, Jan 5 (APP):Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Wednesday underlined the need for promoting trade and investment opportunities between Pakistan and the United Kingdom (UK). The minister, in a meeting with British High Commissioner Christian Turner, said exchange of trade delegations between the two countries would foster bilateral cooperation in the… Continue reading Fawad for promoting Pak-UK bilateral trade
Health worker injecting a dose of vaccine against new Omicron SARS-COV-2 variant to a man during Assistant Commissioner Liaqatabad Ms Sana surprise visit of unvaccinated people at Liaquatabad in Provincial Capital
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A Health Department personnel injecting vaccine to a woman after new Omicron Corona variant at COVID-19 Vaccination Center at Latifabad.
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