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While speaking to a local news channel, the SAPM expressed concerns about the spike in COVID cases and the measures being taken by the federal government.

He spoke about the Indian COVID variant named Delta, saying that the mutations in each new variant of the virus make it very easy to transmit.

He further added that, the Delta variant is spreading at a pace of 50-60pc.

“The present COVID-19 vaccines work on all types of variants of the virus,” he added.

He further stressed that each vaccine has an efficacy rate so it’s possible that vaccinated people can contract the virus again.

Earlier in the day, Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar, on his official twitter handle wrote, “Rapid build up starting to take place in covid patients hospital inflow, as well as patients in critical care”. 

“This indian variant has caused devastation in countries in the region,” he stressed.

The minister of Planning and Development added, “Please follow sop's and get vaccinated as soon as possible. Do not risk your own & others lives”.

Rapid build up starting to take place in covid patients hospital inflow, as well as patients in critical care. This indian variant has caused devastation in countries in the region. Please follow sop's and get vaccinated as soon as possible. Do not risk your own & others lives.

— Asad Umar (@Asad_Umar) July 15, 2021