Pakistan reports 2,988 fresh cases of COVID-19 in last 24 hours

Pakistan reported 2,988 fresh cases of COVID-19 after 53,158 tests were conducted across the country in the last 24 hours, according to Pakistan's National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) data.

Pakistan reported 2,988 fresh cases of COVID-19 after 53,158 tests were conducted across the country in the last 24 hours, according to Pakistan's National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) data. As many as 67 deaths were reported due to COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, said NCOC data.

The positivity rate slightly increased to 5.62 per cent, as compared to the previous day's 5.45 per cent. According to NCOC data, at least 5,066 patients were in critical care.

Pakistan has opened vaccination for children between 15- 18 years of age. NCOC has decided that only the Pfizer vaccine would be administered to them, reported The Express Tribune. (ANI)