Pakistan at risk of winter spike in Covid-19 infections: NCOC

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan could face a new wave of Coronavirus infections if people failed to strictly comply with government’s guidelines to control the disease.

The National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) was apprised that non compliance of mask wearing and social distancing may give rise to spread of the Covid-19.

Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar chaired the NCOC daily situational brief held here.

Asad Umar said that monitoring of disease prevalence and containment measures were important.

“Wearing of face masks is the key to control disease spread,” the minister said, adding that winter spike could be avoided with standard operating procedures (SOPs) compliance.

He noted that marriage halls and restaurants were turning into major centers for disease spread.

The NCOC also appreciated education sector for their efforts in adherence to follow health guidelines and protocols.