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Omicron cases in Pakistan.

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 ...