Pakistan approved booster doses for health workers including those over 50 and immunocompromised people.

The doses will be given to those who were administered with the vaccine six months ago, a government agency said amid the growing threat of the Omicron variant which has been spreading rapidly worldwide.

The booster doses are set to be administered from December 1. The authorities also sought to check travellers at the airport amid the Omicron threat.&nbsp;

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Pakistan had earlier imposed a travel ban on six African countries including Hong Kong as the Omicron variant spread.

The Imran Khan government had imposed a complete ban on inbound and outbound travel from South Africa after it revealed the existence of the Omicron virus variant which had shown several mutations.

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National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) which is the main body that looks into the implementation of COVID-19 policies instructed that exemptions all be allowed for passengers travelling from the restricted countries under only extreme emergency.&nbsp;

However, the passengers will have to undergo testing and produce a vaccination certificate and produce a negative PCR report before boarding the flight including a RAT (rapid antigen test) on arrival.

(With inputs from Agencies)

Pakistan approved booster doses for health workers including those over 50 and immunocompromised people. The doses will be given to those who were administered with the vaccine six months ago, a government agency said amid the growing threat of the Omicron variant which has been spreading rapidly worldwide.

Pakistan approved booster doses for health workers including those over 50 and immunocompromised people. The doses will be given to those who were administered with the vaccine six months ago, a government agency said amid the growing threat of the Omicron variant which has been spreading rapidly worldwide. The booster doses are set to be administered from December 1. The authorities also sought to check travellers at the airport amid the Omicron threat. Also Read: Pakistan imposes travel ban on African countries amid Omicron alarm Pakistan had earlier imposed a travel ban on six African countries including Hong Kong as the Omicron variant spread. The Imran Khan government had imposed a complete ban on inbound and outbound travel from South Africa after it revealed the existence of the Omicron virus variant which had shown several mutations. Also Read: Schools, offices in Pakistan’s Lahore to remain shut three days a week as air turns toxic National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) which is the main body that looks into the implementation of COVID-19 policies instructed that exemptions all be allowed for passengers travelling from the restricted countries under only extreme emergency. However, the passengers will have to undergo testing and produce a vaccination certificate and produce a negative PCR report before boarding the flight including a RAT (rapid antigen test) on arrival. (With inputs from Agencies)

Pakistan approves booster shots for healthcare workers, those over 50

A Pakistan province has suspended 70 paramilitary troops without pay after they refused to receive COVID-19 vaccines, officials said.

The group were suspended in southern Balochistan province on Wednesday "after repeated written warnings and verbal requests" to get the jabs, said Habib Ahmed Bangalzai, a senior local official.

"They will also not get their salaries," Bangalzai added.

The troops from the Balochistan Levies, a paramilitary force that assists police with law enforcement, have direct contact with the public, the official said.

Wali Breach, another senior government official, confirmed the suspensions.

The move comes after the national government advised all its employees to get vaccinated.

Balochistan authorities were on Thursday due to implement a ban on unvaccinated people entering government offices, public parks, shopping malls and public transport.&nbsp;

Pakistan's nationwide vaccination rollout has been ramped up in recent weeks with more than 350,000 doses administered on most days.

Almost 16 million shots have been given to date, with China supplying most of the jabs.

But concerns about the side effects, coupled with misinformation that the vaccines cause infertility or death within two years, have sparked some hesitancy.

However, in the capital Islamabad, Pakistanis who want to work abroad have this week protested about a shortage of Western-made vaccines AstraZeneca and Pfizer, an entry requirement for most Gulf countries. 
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A Pakistan province has suspended 70 paramilitary troops without pay after they refused to receive COVID-19 vaccines, officials said. The group were suspended in southern Balochistan province on Wednesday "after repeated written warnings and verbal requests" to get the jabs, said Habib Ahmed Bangalzai, a senior local official.

A Pakistan province has suspended 70 paramilitary troops without pay after they refused to receive COVID-19 vaccines, officials said. The group were suspended in southern Balochistan province on Wednesday "after repeated written warnings and verbal requests" to get the jabs, said Habib Ahmed Bangalzai, a senior local official. "They will also not get their salaries," Bangalzai added. The troops from the Balochistan Levies, a paramilitary force that assists police with law enforcement, have direct contact with the public, the official said. Wali Breach, another senior government official, confirmed the suspensions. The move comes after the national government advised all its employees to get vaccinated. Balochistan authorities were on Thursday due to implement a ban on unvaccinated people entering government offices, public parks, shopping malls and public transport. Pakistan's nationwide vaccination rollout has been ramped up in recent weeks with more than 350,000 doses administered on most days. Almost 16 million shots have been given to date, with China supplying most of the jabs. But concerns about the side effects, coupled with misinformation that the vaccines cause infertility or death within two years, have sparked some hesitancy. However, in the capital Islamabad, Pakistanis who want to work abroad have this week protested about a shortage of Western-made vaccines AstraZeneca and Pfizer, an entry requirement for most Gulf countries.

Pakistan province suspends paramilitary troops for refusing COVID-19 vaccine

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Pakistan approves booster shots for healthcare workers, those over 50

Pakistan province suspends paramilitary troops for refusing COVID-19 vaccine