ISLAMABAD: The last 24 hours saw 50 new COVID-19 cases registered in Pakistan, according to the country’s health authorities, who stated this on Tuesday.
According to data provided by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), 23 individuals were reported to be in critical condition, and the positive ratio of cases was 1.77%.
While 2,818 COVID-19 tests were performed in the past 24 hours, no one died from the virus.
In Lahore, 421 tests were performed, of which eight were confirmed with a ratio of 1.90 percent, while in Islamabad, 234 tests were performed, of which eight instances were reported and confirmed with a ratio of 3.4 percent. Five cases in Rawalpindi, with a ratio of 1.69%, were found after 295 testing.
The government has strengthened the role of the Border and Health Services in Pakistan, according to Abdul Qadir Patel, the minister for national health services, rules, and coordination, to cope with any sub-variant of the virus.
At all points of entry into the nation, including airports, a surveillance system was installed, he continued. All airports will conduct quick tests and passenger screenings, he added.
He stated that 90% of the nation’s citizens have received COVID-19 vaccinations.
“An efficient system with a proper management team is fully functional in the country to remain vigilant and is ready to make an emergency plan to deal with any sub-variant of Covid-19,” the minister said.
