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• NCOC warned the authorities that the COVID-19 could rise again.
• NCOC announced to use of face masks mandatory in crowded areas.
• The NCOC issued guidelines which will remain enforced till April 30.

ISLAMABAD: National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) on Thursday warned the authorities that the coronavirus could rise again in Pakistan.

During the meeting with the stakeholders, NCOC issued guidelines to avoid spreading the virus among citizens.

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"

— NIH Pakistan (@NIH_Pakistan) March 16, 2023

The NCOC announced to use of face masks mandatory in crowded areas, moreover, Medical centres, hospital staff and patients to follow the strict guidelines released by NCOC.

The NCOC issued guidelines which will remain enforced till April 30.

On other hand, Spokesperson Sindh Health Minister said those people getting tested for covid are the ones who are already with covid symptoms – hence the rate of positivity would be high in that regard.

However due to the fact that most of the population has been successfully vaccinated against covid, there are very few severe cases.

Those who are admitted in the hospital are people who have actively been working around covid patients. The population at large is not as exposed to the virus as healthcare workers.

It is still wise to practice caution and follow SOPs. The general population should wear masks when visiting hospitals or they are in crowded places.

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