Omicron severity can be fought only with accelerated vaccination process and by taking precautions robustly, says Abrar-ul-Haq, Chairman Pakistan Red Crescent Society.
In a statement Abrar ul Haq said Omicron variant has reminded us that the pandemic is far from over, it is therefore essential that people get the vaccine immediately and revisit mask-wearing.
“I urge every individual to get both jabs on priority basis. Those already vaccinated should get booster jab too to immunize against COVID19 variant.” he added.
He said Pakistan Red Crescent Society is vigorously active in facilitating public in fight against the deadly virus, more than 700,000 people have been vaccinated through PRCS static and door-to-door vaccination campaign in 17 districts of Pakistan. “Efforts of PRCS against the virus are continued through nationwide awareness campaigns, vaccination drives, provision of hygiene kits and, edibles to low-income households, support to front liners in collaboration with Red Cross Red Crescent Movement partners”, he added.
Abrar ul Haq said more than three hundred Omicron patients have been diagnosed positive so far in the country in different cities including Lahore and Karachi and Islamabad which is very alarming.
Chairman Red Cresent urged all the segments of the society to work jointly in order to put a stop to the spread of dreadful pandemic.
“Vaccines remain critical to reducing severe disease and death, including against the dominant circulating variant, current vaccines remain effective against severe disease and death”, said Abrar ul Haq.
