Pakistan has detected its first case of Omicron sub-variant, the National Institute of Health (NIH) announced.
“NIH has detected the first case of Omicron sub-variant BA.2.12.1. This new sub-variant is causing an increasing number of cases in different countries.”
NIC also advised citizens to take preventive measures.
“The best preventive measure (besides mask-wearing at crowded places) is Covid-19 vaccination. We strongly recommended getting vaccinated and all those due for boosters must get the shots immediately.”
Read more- NCOC decides to lift all covid related restrictions
The National Command Operation Centre (NCOC), which was tackling Covid-19 in Pakistan, was shut down on March 31.
On March 16, NCOC decided to lift all the Covid-19 related restrictions amid the decline in cases.
