Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Asad Umar has said that the government is planning to open registration for COVID-19 vaccination for all citizens after Eid, local media reported. He added after Eid, the government will be able to vaccinate more than 125,000 people per day. Speaking to media representatives
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Abu Dhabi Ranks First for its Response to Pandemic
Abu Dhabi has topped a list of the world’s 25 leading cities for their response to the COVID-19 pandemic, issued by renowned London-based analytics consortium, Deep Knowledge Group (DKG). The ranking, based on 50 parameters across five categories, including healthcare and the economy, demonstrates the wide-ranging impact of the emirate’s response
WHO Does Not Supporting COVID-19 Vaccination Passports for Travel Now
The World Health Organization does not back requiring vaccination passports for travel due to uncertainty over whether inoculation prevents transmission of the virus, as well as equity concerns, a spokeswoman said on Tuesday. “We as WHO are saying at this stage we would not like to see the vaccination passport as
Clear Link Between AstraZeneca Vaccine and Rare Blood Clots in Brain: European Regulator
COVID-19 Vaccines ‘Safe to Use While Fasting’ During Ramadan
Doctors in the United Arab Emirates have reassured Muslims that it is safe to be vaccinated against COVID-19 while fasting during Ramadan. The holy month is expected to begin on April 14 but as the Pakistan continues to roll-out its nationwide vaccination program, doctors are urging those to continue with their first or second
Govt to Inoculate Above 80 Against Covid at Home
In an important step, the government on Monday decided to inoculate elderly people against coronavirus at home. Sources said that the people above 80 years of age will able benefit from the facility. The door-to-door vaccination facility will be implemented in all four provinces. The federal government has directed the provinces to start
Thousands of Young Pakistanis Rush to Purchase Russian Vaccine as Private Sales Open
Thousands of Pakistanis rushed to get inoculated in the first round of commercial sales of COVID-19 vaccines that began over the weekend, with vaccination sites in the southern city of Karachi saying on Sunday they had already sold out. Pakistan is currently offering free vaccines to frontline healthcare workers and people
New Coronavirus Ramadan Health Guidelines Announced in Pakistan
Pakistan has this week announced new health guidelines for Ramadan which begins in the South Asian nation on April 14, including banning the entry of people older than 50 years and adolescents in mosques and shrines during the holy month. The new Ramadan guidelines come as Pakistan battles a third wave
Emirates SkyCargo becomes first air cargo carrier to deliver 50 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines to more than 50 destinations
Inter Provincial Road Traveling Bans on Weekend Amid Rising COVID-19 Cases
The National Command and Operations Centre, the body that is leading Pakistan's fight against coronavirus, on Sunday announced a ban on travelling by road between provinces over the weekends. "It has been decided to ban inter provincial transport for two days a week (Saturday and Sunday) with effect from April 10,