NCOC issues rules for Eid prayers
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May 12, 2021
ISLAMABAD: The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) on Tuesday approved strict guidelines and safety protocols for holding Eid ul Fitr prayers across the country.
According to the guidelines, Eid prayers should be organised at open spaces with Covid protocols.
In case if there was compulsion to offer Eid prayers in Masjid then windows and doors should be kept opened for good ventilation to reduce risk of infection and disease transmission.
However, in order to reduce gatherings two to three Eid prayers at a venue with staggered timings and minimum strength are held. The clerics and religious leaders are advised to keep the sermon brief in order to reduce the prayer timings as the virus spread was on rise.
Covid-19 vaccine registration for Pakistanis over 30 begins May 16
Asad Umar announced the news on Twitter SAMAA | Health - Posted: May 12, 2021 | Last Updated: 2 hours ago SAMAA | Health Posted: May 12, 2021 | Last Updated: 2 hours ago
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The registration for COVID-19 vaccination for Pakistanis of and above the age of 30 will begin from April 16, NCOC chief Asad Umar announced on Wednesday.
“As vaccine supply continues to improve and vaccination capacity gets enhanced in all federating units, we continue to expand the categories of those who are eligible to get vaccinated,” he tweeted.
As vaccine supply continues to improve and vaccination capacity gets enhanced in all Federating units, we continue to expand the categories of those who are eligible to get vaccinated. Starting sunday the 16th of May, registration will be open to all 30 years and older citizens Asad Umar (@Asad Umar) May 12, 2021
‘Too many nurses leaving jobs, country’
Seminar speakers urge advanced training for such professionals on World Nurses Day
Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah. PHOTO: FILE
KARACHI:
Nurses are either moving abroad for better pay or leaving the profession, noted policymakers and prominent healthcare professionals.
During a seminar at the Aga Khan University on Tuesday, participants agreed that nurses and midwives played a pivotal role on the frontlines against the third wave of the Covid-19 pandemic. The event was held ahead of World Nurses Day, which is celebrated on May 12 each year.
Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah, the chief guest at the event, noted that demand for nurses worldwide was increasing. He said this was creating incentives for those practicing in Pakistan to move abroad.
Pakistan sees lowest number of cases since March 16
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Policemen are on duty at a market to ensure newly imposed government restrictions in Islamabad, capital of Pakistan, on May 8, 2021. (Xinhua/Ahmad Kamal/IANS). Image Source: IANS News
Islamabad, May 12 : Pakistan reported the lowest number of Covid-19 cases since March 16 as the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) issued guidelines for Eidul Fitr prayers on Tuesday.
The Pakistan Medical Association (PMA), on the other hand, released data about the number of doctors and paramedics who lost their lives to coronavirus, the Dawn reported.
According to details shared by the NCOC, 3,084 cases were detected and 113 patients died throughout the country in a single day. Earlier, less than 3,084 cases surfaced on March 16 when 2,351 people got infected. The highest figure in the third wave was recorded on April 17 when 6,127 people tested positive.