The National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) on Wednesday announced new restrictions in cities with an over 10% Covid-19 positivity ratio as the country battles the fifth wave of the deadly pandemic. Pakistan has reported about 5,472 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, the highest since August last year. According to the forum, the Covid-19 positivity ratio has reached 9.48 per cent. Education activities have also been limited in cities where the Covid-19 positivity rate was more than 10 per cent. The decision on changes in business and office hours was not made by the NCOC as of yet.

Source: The Express Tribune January 19, 2022 20:00 UTC