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Provinces told not to lower guard on Eid NCOC directs strict implementation of SOPs; NCOC Chairman Asad Umar encourages those over the age of 40 to register early for their jab. PHOTO: SCREENGRAB ISLAMABAD: The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) on Wednesday expressed its concern over the increasing number of Covid-19 cases in the country and directed the provinces to ensure strict implementation of the coronavirus Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) on Eidul Azha. The NCOC, which met with Planning Minister Asad Umar in the chair, expressed its concern as the national tally of active Covid cases surged past the 34,000 mark on the back of more than 1,500 new cases registered during the last 24 hours, the highest single-day tally Since June 20.

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