NCOC bans rallies on Youm-e-Ali
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The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) has imposed a ban on Youm-e-Ali processions across the country amid the ongoing COVID-19 third wave, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.
While limited gatherings would be allowed on Youm-e-Ali in strict compliance with the implementation of corona-related standard operating procedures (SOPs).
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The NCOC meeting was attended by Planning Minister Asad Umar and Lit-Gen Hamoodur Rehman. Provincial chief secretaries attended the NCOC meeting via video link.
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As per NOC released data on Saturday for the last 24 hours, there were 48,740 tests conducted, 4,696 people tested COVID-19 positive and the positivity ratio remained 9.6 percent. The country reported 146 deaths.
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Reporter Saba Bajair