A fifth wave of COVID-19 has began within the nation: Asad Umar

Taking to Twitter, Asad Umar mentioned, “Clear proof now of a starting of one other covid wave which has been anticipated for previous few weeks.”

Urging the general public to put on masks and cling to COVID-19 normal working procedures (SOPs), the minister mentioned that genome sequencing confirmed a rising proportion of the Omicron variant of coronavirus circumstances within the nation normally and in Karachi, particularly.

“Sporting a masks is your greatest safety,” Asad Umar suggested.

Omicron circumstances are rising within the nation, particularly in Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi.

As per the federal government’s statistics, Islamabad has reported 64 confirmed circumstances of Omicron to this point, whereas 49 circumstances of the pressure have been detected in Lahore.   

A sensible lockdown has been imposed in Karachi’s Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Block 7 after 12 circumstances of the Omicron variant of coronavirus had been reported from the realm.

In response to a notification issued on Friday, the micro-smart lockdown had been enforced on the streets and homes of the desired space by Deputy Commissioner District East on the advice of the involved well being officer.

Moreover, all sorts of gatherings or occasions had been banned within the space amidst worry of a COVID-19 unfold.

As per the notification, strict compliance of COVID-19 SOPs, together with carrying masks when getting into or exiting the realm and restricted motion of individuals residing within the space can be ensured.