ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has recorded over 4,300 daily COVID-19 cases for the first time since August 25, 2021, data from the National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) showed on Monday morning.
Pakistan last reported 4,467 daily coronavirus cases on August 25 last year.
According to the latest NCOC data, a total of 49,809 tests were conducted in the country during the last 24 hours, out of which 4,340 were positive. The positivity rate of the country is now 8.71%.
Meanwhile, seven more patients succumbed to the virus during the same period, taking the nationwide death toll from the virus to 29,019. However, the condition of 781 patients was said to be critical.
In addition, the country recorded over 35,000 active cases of the virus for the first time since October 15, 2021, when the country recorded 26,974 cases, NCOC data showed.
The NCOC on Saturday reviewed existing protocols and called on health and education ministers to suggest a new set of guidelines amid the fifth wave of coronavirus that has the government worried.
A new set of SOPs will be placed in today's NCOC meeting, with focus on schools and education sector, public functions, marriage ceremonies, indoor/outdoor dining and transport sector.
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