Karachi [Pakistan](ANI): Pakistan’s largest city, Karachi, experienced an alarming increase in COVID-19 cases, with the virus positivity ratio reaching over 15% on Saturday, said the authorities from the Sindh health department.
According to the head of Dow Diagnostic Research and Reference Laboratory (DDRRL), 87% of patients were affected with the Omicron variant of COVID-19, of which 60% were women, reported Geo News.
The Sindh Government has decided to start a door-to-door vaccination drive next week, as the country observes the fast spread of Omicron.
COVID-19 vaccinations have been distributed by the Sindh health department to dozens of private hospitals and laboratories.
The virus is harming fully vaccinated persons, as well as those who have had a booster vaccine in certain circumstances, according to health experts, reported Geo News.
However, when compared to individuals who are unvaccinated or have only received a single dosage, the symptoms and their intensity in vaccinated individuals are observed to be reduced. (Image Instagram)
Must Read
- North China's Tianjin starts citywide nucleic acid testing…
- With 11,352 new COVID-19 cases, Nepal records highest…
- Pakistan faces 5th COVID-19 wave amid COVID spike
- Lahore, Karachi rank among world's top 4 most polluted…
- Pakistan: Major opposition alliance holds rally against…
- Widespread demolition move in Karachi only a scheme to make…
- Pakistan: Drugs worth USD 1.4 billion seized from vacant…
- Chinese company to run new bus services in Karachi, Pakistan
- Covid Cases: Malaysia reports 3,245 new COVID-19 infections,…
- Pakistan records 4,016 new COVID-19 cases