ISLAMABAD: The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) on Thursday announced that Covid-19 vaccination centres will remain closed on January 1 and 2 across the country.
It said the vaccination process will resume from January 3, 2022. It stated that the vaccination staff has been working throughout the year to achieve the national goal. The NCOC also announced that 30% of Pakistan’s total population and 46% of the eligible population have been vaccinated against Covid.
In the wake of the rising threat of Omicron, the NCOC urged all citizens to get fully vaccinated and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). It advised the citizens to wear face mask, avoid crowded places and ensure social distancing.
It said approximately 1.5 million anti-Covid jabs have been administered across the country in the past 24 hours, bringing the national total up to 155,023,641. The NCOC serves as the nerve centre of the government’s unified effort against the global pandemic.
