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In an attempt to counter the looming threat of the new Omicron variant, the Sindh government has issued new guidelines for large-scale gatherings and events in the province. In a notification on December 24, the home department announced new coronavirus SOPs: Only vaccinated people allowed in events/gatherings.Events/gatherings to be held outdoors. Windows and doors to be kept open for ventilation if events are held indoors. Events/gatherings to be organised in specific areas allocated by respective district administrated as per the currently enforced NPI in the areas. People showing symptoms of cough, flu, and fever to be barred from events.Organisers to ensure people are wearin. ....
After Karachi and Balochistan, Islamabad, too, has reported its first case of the new Omicron variant. On Saturday, the district health officer of the capital city confirmed that the patient, a man, has been quarantined. The patient has no international travel history but he recently flew to Karachi, Dr Zaeem Zia said. The patient is in good health and has shown minor symptoms so far. Contact tracing has begun to detect more cases, the officer said. Last week, at least 32 omicron cases were reported in Balochistan s Kalat. They have, however, not been confirmed by the National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) yet. Dr Naqibullah Niazi, the in-charge of the Covid-19 opera. ....