Pakistan Records 4,007 COVID-19 Cases in 24 Hours
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Confirmed infections of COVID-19 reach 897,468, against 813,855 recoveries and 20,177 deaths, leaving 63,436 active cases
Pakistan on Saturday reported 4,007 new infections of COVID-19 after conducting 62,238 tests a positivity ratio of 6.4 percent.
The National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) on Friday announced it was commencing vaccinations of pre-registered Pakistanis aged 30-39 from today (Saturday). In a posting on Twitter, Planning Minister Asad Umar said: “The messages for those who are being scheduled will go out today.” Once they receive the verification code, registered individuals can go to the designated vaccination center and get inoculated.
Confirmed Cases, Total – 897,468 (Tests: 12,717,235)
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Pakistan eases coronavirus restrictions, allows outdoor dining till 12am
The decisions will take effect from May 24 SAMAA | TV - Posted: May 19, 2021 | Last Updated: 8 hours ago SAMAA | TV Posted: May 19, 2021 | Last Updated: 8 hours ago
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The National Command and Operation Centre announced on Wednesday a number of decisions to ease the coronavirus restrictions in Pakistan.
The decisions were made at a meeting presided over by Planning Minister Asad Umar in Islamabad.
Here are the measures that will take effect from May 24:
Outdoor dining allowed at restaurants till 12am
Takeaways allowed around the clock
Tourist spots allowed to open with strict COVID-19 protocols in place
No handshakes or hugs on Eid
NCOC also recommends small Eid congregations, brief sermons
Eid prayers held in large congregations throughout the country. PHOTO: REUTERS/File
ISLAMABAD:
In an effort to curb the transmission of the novel coronavirus, the country’s apex body leading the fight against the deadly pandemic has approved guidelines for the upcoming festival of Eidul Fitr, recommending congregations at open spaces, brief sermons by Ulema and Khateebs, mandatory wearing of masks and maintaining social distancing rules.
The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) gave the nod of approval to the new guidelines during a meeting co-chaired by Planning Minister Asad Umar and Chief Coordinator Lt Gen Hamooduz Zaman Khan.