Islamabad: Special Assistant on Health Dr. Faisal Sultan Monday urged the nation to wear masks and follow coronavirus related Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to control the spread of virus.
While addressing a ceremony in Islamabad today, he said we cannot remove masks yet.
The Special Assistant said strengthening health institutions will benefit the coming generations.
Pakistan is witnessing daily surge in COVID-19 cases with authorities linking the upswing to the deadly fourth wave. Today country’s positivity rate is on 5.62%.
As per National Command and Control Center (NCOC), Pakistan conducted a total of 53,158 tests in the last 24 hours.
Around 2,988 cases of coronavirus were reported while 67 people succumbed to the disease in the last 24 hours, taking the total death toll to 26,787.
As per the command centre, total confirmed cases are 1,207,508 whereas 5,066 are under critical care.
Snowfall cuts land communication in Astore
- 5 hours ago
Pakistan on Trump’s new travel ban list alongside 42 others
- 4 hours ago
Wholesale price of sugar reduced by Rs10 per kg
- 6 hours ago
Pakistan establishes crypto council, appoints head
- 5 hours ago
US VP warns green card holders of potential legal, immigration risks
- 5 hours ago
100 acres of land allocated for Danish University: PM
- 2 hours ago
Former reality TV star wins longest-ever Iditarod
- an hour ago
Police book singer Naseebo Lal's husband in domestic violence case
- 21 minutes ago
Facebook, Instagram, and Threads start testing Community Notes next week
- 4 hours ago
Snapchat is rolling out AI-powered video lenses
- 4 hours ago
Moft’s new origami case elevates the iPad for improved ergonomics
- 4 hours ago
Laptop charged in few minutes with solar energy introduced
- 3 hours ago
