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NCOC allows PSL matches with 50% vaccinated individuals in stadium Now, fully vaccinated cricket lovers can enjoy excited PSL matches of Lahore leg with 50% stadium capacity till  February 15.  The NCOC, which met with Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar in the chair, permitted 100 % stadium capacity for fully vaccinated spectators from February 16.  However, children under 12 years of age (un-vaccinated) would also be allowed in the stadium to watch the matches. Besides the second phase of the ongoing PSL matches, the forum also discussed the epidemic data, national vaccination progress and inbound health protocols.  The NCOC abolished the condition of  rapid antigen tests (RATs) for inbound passengers on arrival at Pakistani airports from February 8.  However, RATs would continue to be conducted for deportees from foreign countries and for non-vaccinated individuals arriving from land border terminals.

Above 18 years can get booster dose now. ISLAMABAD, Jan 20: Majority of omicron cases are reported in Karachi, followed by Lahore and Islamabad. Compliance of SOPs, wearing a mask and vaccination are the most effective ways to stop the spread of the coronavirus pandemic's 5th wave. People should need to change their social behavior towards vaccination drives as mostly  people are not yet paying heed to virus seriously. As per government, now people above 18 years can also get their booster dose from any vaccination centre across Pakistan and this vaccination will be administered free of cost. SAPM on Health said that omicron variant of COVID-19 is dangerous for those who have not been vaccinated against the disease and positivity ratio had jumped high but the situation was under control in hospitals. SAPM said over 0.8 million doses of the Covid-19 vaccine had been administered in Pakistan on daily basis and the campaign would be further sped up. he said NCOC directed provinces to