No case of Omicron variant BF.7 detected so far in Pakistan: NIH
Tag: Omicron variant
PM orders immediate restoration of NCOC after detection of Omicron’s sub-variant
ISLAMABAD, May 10 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday, taking notice of the detection of highly-infectious sub-variant of Omicron virus, directed the restoration of the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC). The prime minister ordered immediate restoration of the NCOC after the country a day earlier had reported its first case of Omicron sub-variant… Continue reading PM orders immediate restoration of NCOC after detection of Omicron’s sub-variant
KP receives 22 cases of Omicron variant: Health dept
PESHAWAR, Jan 11 (APP): Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has been received 22 cases of the Omicron variant, most of which are from Peshawar. According to the health department, the KP government had made all arrangements to curb the spread of corona cases and social distance was effectively maintained. People have also been advised to strictly follow the… Continue reading KP receives 22 cases of Omicron variant: Health dept
‘An event cancelled is better than a life cancelled’ this X’mas holidays: WHO chief
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 21 (APP): The spread of Covid-19, particularly the Omicron variant, might mean Christmas holiday gatherings need to be cancelled, World Health Organization Chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has said. “There can be no doubt that increased social mixing over the holiday period in many countries will lead to increased cases, overwhelm health systems… Continue reading ‘An event cancelled is better than a life cancelled’ this X’mas holidays: WHO chief
NCOC urge masses to get fully vaccinated to prevent from Omicron variant
ISLAMABAD, Dec 20 (APP):The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) morning session on Monday discussed the epidemic curve chart data, national vaccine strategy and disease prevalence across the country. The forum agreed upon taking strict measures regarding obligatory vaccination regime.NCOC reviewed province wise vaccination targets and efforts to achieve the set vaccination targets. During last… Continue reading NCOC urge masses to get fully vaccinated to prevent from Omicron variant
Pakistan calls for ‘fully equipped’ global accord to fight pandemics
GENEVA, Nov 30 (APP):Amid a global alert over the new Omicron variant, Pakistan has called for a fully equipped and adequately resourced global health security framework that responds effectively to future pandemics. Speaking during a special three-day meeting of the World Health Organization’s governing body on Monday, Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United Nations Offices in… Continue reading Pakistan calls for ‘fully equipped’ global accord to fight pandemics
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