Fourth Wave Of Covid About To Begin In Pakistan, Warns Minister
Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar has said that a fourth wave of Covid-19 is likely to begin in Pakistan. Taking to Twitter, the minister said, “Two weeks ago, I had tweeted that our artificial intelligence models are showing the possible emergence of a fourth wave. Now there are clear early signs of a fourth wave starting.”
2 weeks back I had tweeted that our artifical intelligence models are showing possible emergence of 4th wave. Now there are clear early signs of 4th wave starting. Poor sop compliance, coupled with spread of variants of concern, indian variant in particular, are the main cause.
— Asad Umar (@Asad_Umar) July 9, 2021
He added that Delta variant that was first found in India and poor compliance of the coronavirus SOPs are the reasons for the looming wave of the deadly virus.
Further, Umar said that it had been found that people attending indoor weddings and going to indoor hotels and gyms are throwing caution to the wind by showing disregard for the vaccination requirement.
“If the owners of these facilities do not show responsibility and ensure compliance, there will be no choice but to shut them down,” he wrote.
Field reports are showing complete disregard of the condition of vaccination for those attending indoor weddings and going to indoor restaurants & gyms. If the owners of these facilities do not show responsibility & ensure compliance, there will be no choice but to shut them down
— Asad Umar (@Asad_Umar) July 9, 2021
Earlier on Thursday, Prime Minister Imran has expressed similar concerns in a video message, saying that Delta variant was the ‘biggest concern’.
