The Ministry of Health in Pakistan has stated that there have been no reported cases of the JN.1 variant of the Corona virus in the country. Despite reports of this new variant and the Omicron variant in other countries, the ministry believes the risk of spread in Pakistan is low, but still advises caution and increased testing.
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Health on Tuesday said that so far, no case of the JN.1 variant of Corona has been reported in any part of the country, ARY News reported quoting the health ministry.
According to the spokesperson of the ministry, a new variant of Corona, JN1, and Omicron, has been reported in some countries as per media reports, which is a matter of concern.
Meanwhile, caretaker federal Minister for Health Dr Nadeem Jan said that the government is continuously monitoring the situation as this subvirus of Omicron was found in some countries.
He said that the risk of this variant spreading in Pakistan is very low, but caution is necessary.
The minister assured to proper implementation of the recommendations of international health regulations.
Dr Nadeem Jan said that there is an effective screening system at international airports at entry and exit routes of the country.
He said that the Ministry of Health has advised provincial and regional health institutions to increase testing. He advised citizens to use masks to prevent the spread of diseases like COVID-19 or flu in winter.
Source: ARY NEWS
Keywords: Pakistan, Health Ministry, JN.1 variant, Omicron, COVID-19, screening, international airports, testing, masks, flu, winter
Summary:
Pakistan’s Health Ministry confirmed no cases of the JN.1 variant of COVID-19 in the country. The ministry emphasized the need for caution despite the low risk of the variant spreading in Pakistan. Caretaker federal Minister for Health Dr Nadeem Jan assured the implementation of international health regulations and highlighted the effective screening system at international airports. The ministry advised increasing testing and recommended the use of masks to prevent the spread of diseases like COVID-19 and flu during the winter season.
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