Pakistan reports 650 COVID cases, two deaths: NIH

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Sunday reported as many as 650 fresh cases of Covid-19 in the last 24 hours, the National Institute of Health (NIH) data showed.

According to the National Institute of Health, 16,755 Covid tests were conducted across the country in the past 24 hours, out of which 650 turned out to be positive.

The nationwide Covid-19 test positivity ratio remained 3.88 percent, according to the report.

Moreover, two Covid-19-related deaths were reported in the past 24 hours, said NIH, adding that 138 people are in critical condition.

COVID-19 Statistics 03 July 2022
Total Tests in Last 24 Hours: 16,755
Positive Cases: 650
Positivity %: 3.88%
Deaths: 02
Patients on Critical Care: 138

— NIH Pakistan (@NIH_Pakistan) July 3, 2022

NCOC issues new SOPs

The National Command and Control Centre (NCOC) has issued new standard operating procedures (SOPs) for government offices amid rising coronavirus cases.

In a statement, the coronavirus monitoring body has directed the government employees to wear masks and ensure social distance in offices.

According to NCOC, all government employees will be briefed regarding coronavirus SOPs. All staff will ensure the implementation of SOPs for their families as well as themselves. In addition, wearing masks will be made compulsory in offices.

During obligatory prayers, social distancing should be ensured, while hand sanitization should be available on all internal and external routes of offices. The administration of the offices should ensure that all employees are fully vaccinated.

A day earlier, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif urged the people of Pakistan to strictly follow COVID-19 standard operating procedures (SOPs) as a surge was witnessed in coronavirus cases.