The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) reported 2,545 positive tests in the last 24 hours as a result of conducting 48,910 tests. The total number of cases has increased to 981,392 and the death toll is 22,689.
Over the past few weeks, officials have expressed alarm about the Delta variant that was first detected in India. Last week, Prime Minister Imran Khan issued a warning of an upcoming fourth wave. He had termed the Delta variant ‘the biggest concern’.
Federal Minister Asad Umar has also expressed alarm at the possible ramifications of a spread in the delta variant.
https://twitter.com/Asad_Umar/status/1415519754249461761?s=20
The minister also shared news about a devastating hunger crisis in India as a result of Lockdowns.
The PTI government has been hesitant to enforce heavy lockdowns due to the harm it causes to the lowest income citizens of Pakistan.
Further, Special Advisor to the Prime Minister on Health Faisal Sultan has said that Covid numbers continue to rise.
https://twitter.com/fslsltn/status/1415566015354843138?s=20
So far only 4,323,805 people in Pakistan have been fully vaccinated against covid-19. Vaccination can still allow transmission so people are advised to continue wearing masks and observing social distancing.