Tag: covid pakistan

  • National Institute of Health urges citizens to wear masks amid rise in Covid-19

    As Covid-19 cases has begun rising in Pakistan once more, the National Institute of Health (NIC) tweeted yesterday that according the guidelines sent by the National Command And Operation Center (NCOC) citizens are advised to take safety precautions like wearing masks to keep themselves safe from the disease.

    Amid the current COVID-19 disease trends across the country, NCOC recommended following guidelines for the period up to 30 April 2023. “Mask wearing is recommended at crowded tightly enclosed spaces including healthcare facilities”

    The alert has arrived after the countrywide Covid-19 positivity rate rose to 2.7%, with positive patients adding up to 133 in total, and at least 15 under critical care, as per the tweet released by NIH.

  • Covid-19: Pakistan reports 10 deaths in the last 24 hours

    Covid-19: Pakistan reports 10 deaths in the last 24 hours

    According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), 10 people have lost their live to Covid-19 in the last 24 hours. It is the highest number of deaths reported in four and a half months.

    In addition, 737 cases of Covid-19 with a positivity rate of 3.28 per cent were reported in Pakistan on July 15. A total of 22,451 tests were conducted in the past 24 hours.

    In April, Pakistan reported zero Covid-19-related deaths for the first time since the breakout of the pandemic in the country.

    In March this year, the government announced the closure of the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC). The body was set up in March 2020 to deal with Covid-19.

    Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif on June 19 urged Pakistanis to follow Covid-related standard operating procedures (SOPs) amid a surge in coronavirus cases.

  • Positivity rate in Karachi doubles in the last 24 hours

    Positivity rate in Karachi doubles in the last 24 hours

    Karachi recorded a doubling of its Covid-19 positivity ratio from 10.69 per cent to 21.23 per cent within the last 24 hours.

    The National Institute of Health (NIH) reports that 268 new cases were reported in the country today (June 23). The positivity rate in the country is currently at 2.14 per cent, which is the highest it has been since March 5, 2022.

    Pakistan also saw a surge in the positivity rate in the last few days. There has been an increase in hospitalisations due to Covid-19, primarily among older and unvaccinated patients.

    In the last 24 hours, one person has lost their life to the virus.

  • Covid on the rise again: 171 cases reported in the last 24 hours

    Covid on the rise again: 171 cases reported in the last 24 hours

    According to the National Institute of Health (NIH),171 cases of Covid-19 with a positivity rate of 1.53 per cent were reported in Pakistan on June 20.

    The number of positive cases has risen to 1,532,153. However, no death was reported. A total of 11,212 tests were conducted in the past 24 hours .

    Read more- Surge in Covid-19 cases in Pakistan

    The positivity rate in Sindh’s capital Karachi has reached to 5 per cent. The Sindh government has also requested citizens to get booster shots.

    In April, Pakistan reported zero Covid-19-related deaths for the first time since the breakout of the pandemic in the country.

    In March this year, the government announced the closure of the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC). The body was set up in March 2020 to deal with Covid-19.

  • Pakistan reports no deaths due to Covid for the first time in two years

    Pakistan reports no deaths due to Covid for the first time in two years

    For the first time since the outbreak of Covid-19 in the country, Pakistan has reported zero Covid deaths today (Wednesday).

    The country witnessed a slight rise in cases, with a 1.28 per cent positivity rate and 443 reported new cases, as per the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC).

    However, the country has been maintaining a positivity rate below 2 per cent since mid-March.

    Earlier, NCOC chief Asad Umar had announced the decision to lift all the Covid-19 related restrictions but made it clear that the vaccination restriction would not be lifted.

    On March 12, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (PM) on National Health Services, Regulations, and Coordination, Dr Faisal Sultan announced the government’s decision to shut down NCOC.

    In recent months, the rate of Covid cases in Pakistan has remained low after almost three years of fighting the global pandemic.

  • Shoaib Malik doesn’t want wife Sania Mirza to ever work with Adnan Siddiqui, Here’s why

    Shoaib Malik doesn’t want wife Sania Mirza to ever work with Adnan Siddiqui, Here’s why

    Celebrity couple of Shoaib Malik and Sania Mirza appeared together on Aagha Ali and Hina Altaf’s chat show, The Couple Show.

    On being asked about that one male star that Shoaib would never want his wife Sania to work with on-screen, Shoaib was quick to take Adnan Siddiqui’s name. He told Sania that he will make her understand why in private, to which Sania replied that ‘I know him and I think I got it, why.”

    The host Aagha Ali also said that we all got it.

    Actor Adnan Siddiqui has a reputation of being a woman charmer and some even term him as a casanova.

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    On HSY’s show the Meray Paas Tum Ho star revealed that his Ahista Ahista co-star Mawra Hocane was warned about his flirtacious nature so she was being extra conscious while shooting with him in America.

    During the rapid fire round of the show, Aagha asked Shaoib about his favourite actress, to which the former captain asnwered that in Bollywood, it is Kareena Kapoor, and in Pakistan its Hania Aamir. He added that she is very young though.

    After creating a stir with a sizzling photoshoot alongside Ayesha Omer, Malik recently paired up with the Dilruba diva.

    Hania Aamir and Shoaib Malik shoot for advertisement. See BTS pics - Showbiz Pakistan

    As a follow up question when the host asked him about an actress he would like to romance on-screen, he said that he would prefer Ushna Shah and mentioned that she is his good friend.

    Earlier Shoaib was praised for his reel chemistry with the Bulbulay diva.

  • NCOC decides to lift all covid related restrictions

    NCOC decides to lift all covid related restrictions

    Federal Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar, in a tweet, said that in a meeting of the National Command Operation Center (NCOC), the decision to lift all the Covid-19 related restrictions has been made.
    However, the vaccination restriction will not be lifted. “It was decided in the NCOC meeting today to lift all restrictions except the vaccination restrictions. All those who are not vaccinated must get fully vaccinated so that they can avoid all restrictions. We will continue to monitor disease patterns closely & take action if needed,” the tweet read.

    Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (PM) on National Health Services, Regulations, and Coordination, Dr Faisal Sultan on March 12 annouced that the government has decided to shut down the National Command and Operations Centre (NCOC).

    Read more– Govt to close the National Command and Operation centre: Dr Faisal Sultan

    According to Dr Sultan, PM Khan himself is expected to formally announce the shutting down of NCOC by the end of next month. He said that the responsibilities of the NCOC will be carried out by the National Institute of Health.

  • NCOC allows 50 per cent crowd in Lahore leg of PSL, children under 12

    NCOC allows 50 per cent crowd in Lahore leg of PSL, children under 12

    The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) has allowed 50 per cent crowd for Lahore leg of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) after a session chaired by Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar was held. The forum discussed the pandemic data, national vaccination progress, inbound health protocols and second leg of the ongoing PSL.

    Read More – PSL teams to arrive in Lahore today and tomorrow

    As per NCOC, “PCB has been allowed to conduct PSL Lahore matches with 50% stadium capacity for fully vaccinated spectators till February 15, 2022, however, from February 16 onwards 100 % stadium capacity for fully vaccinated spectators will be allowed. Children under 12 years of age (un-vaccinated) will also be allowed.”

    “RAT test for Inbound Passengers on arrival at Pakistani airports has been abolished with effect from February 8, however, RAT test will continue to be conducted for deportees from foreign countries and for non-vaccinated individuals arriving from land border terminals,” added NCOC in its statement.

    Days before the start of the PSL’s seventh edition, the NCOC had reduced the crowd capacity to 25 per cent in light of rising coronavirus cases. But now, as the positivity rate lowers, the forum has revised its decision.

    The Lahore leg matches will be staged completely under the lights of the Gaddafi Stadium. The matches will kickstart on February 10, with the unbeaten Multan Sultans facing off against Peshawar Zalmi.

  • 25 people lose their lives to Covid in 24 hours, highest death rate since October

    25 people lose their lives to Covid in 24 hours, highest death rate since October

    According to the National Command Operation Center (NCOC), Pakistan recorded 7539 new cases of Covid-19 in the last 24 hours with 25 people losing their lives to the deadly virus, the highest death rate since October 14. The COVID-19 positivity rate in the country is over 10 per cent from eight consecutive days.

    On Wednesday, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa reported 1,446 coronavirus cases, the highest number of infections in a single day since the pandemic began. In April 2021, the province had recorded 1,265 cases of Covid-19 in a single day.

    Peshawar’s positivity rate was 35.89 per cent on Wednesday. Morever, the positivity rate in Karachi has reached to 26.91 per cent and in Lahore the positivity rate was 15.25 per cent in the last 24 hours.

    Read more- Schools to close in Lahore if more than three Covid cases found, 5,000 school tests a day

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  • Only vaccinated individuals will be allowed to enter mosques: NCOC

    Only vaccinated individuals will be allowed to enter mosques: NCOC

    The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) issued a notification on Saturday with new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for mosques and other places of worship. NCOC, during a meeting today, revised the SOPs amid a sharp increase of Covid-19 cases in the country.

    Following are the new restrictions for mosques:

    • Only fully vaccinated individuals will be allowed to mosques/worship places
    • Masks have been made mandatory in places of worship
    • Carpets to be removed
    • 6 feet distance to be maintained
    • Elderly, people with flu-like symptoms, and children to offer prayers at home
    • Short sermon for Jumma prayer
    • Minimal attendance for prayers
    • Doors and windows of mosques to stay open for ventilation.
    • It is better to perform wudhu at home

    On January 21, Pakistan reported the highest number of Covid-19 cases in the country since the Covid-19 pandemic began. In 24 hours, 7,678 cases were reported.