12 suspected cases of Omicron reported in Kalat

Quetta: At least 12 suspected cases of Omicron variant of COVID-19 have been reported in Kalat district of Balochistan.

According to details, reportedly twelve people in Kalat area of ​​Balochistan have diagnosed with coronavirus variant Omicron.

Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Abdul Quddus Bizenjo has expressed concern over the reports of presence of Omicron virus in Kalat and directed the Health Department to immediately quarantine the suspected patients.

Balochistan CM has also sought a progress report on COVID-19 vaccination and testing.

The Chief Minister has also directed the concerned authorities to increase the vaccination and testing drive in the province. He has urged the people of the province to strictly follow Covid SOPs.

On the other hand, the health department has also written a letter to the district health officer in Kalat instructing him to search for the suspected patients of Omicron and quarantine them immediately.

The health department has instructed all doctors to take precaution after a suspected patient of Omicron came to light.

Earlier, 30 people were quarantined in Kalat on suspicion of Omicron, for which samples were sent to the National Institute for final evaluation.