PMA shows concern over spread of new variants of COVID-19

• Abdul Ghafoor Shoro said govt should become more vigilant
• He suggested to implement strict measures at airports
• He also suggested to immediately get vaccinated

KARACHI: The Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) is very much concerned over the spread of two new variants of Covid-19, Gryphon (Omicron XBB) and BF.7, the sub-lineage of the Omicron variant in China, India, Bangladesh, Japan, the US, Australia and Denmark.

PMA Secretary General Dr Abdul Ghafoor Shoro said although Corona situation in the country was under control and positivity ratio of Covid-19 was 0.5% however because of detection of new variants in some countries the government should become more vigilant and take all the required preventive measures to avoid spread of new variants in the country.

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He suggested the government to implement strict preventive measures at airports and all other border entries. “There should be mandatory Covid-19 vaccination for international as well as domestic travel. Passengers with symptoms should be isolated and their PCR tests should be carried out,” he said.

Dr Ghafoor Shoro suggested general public to be prepared and even at this stage follow Corona SOPs, wear mask whenever you go out, wash or sanitise your hands with regular intervals, avoid touching your hands to your eyes, nose and mouth. Keep social distance and avoid large gatherings. Avoid shaking hand or hugging. Avoid sneezing and coughing openly; use your arm rather than hands for covering your cough and sneeze. Do not share your paraphernalia like glass, plate, cup, towel, mobile, pen etc.

He also suggested that if you are not vaccinated then immediately get vaccinated and get booster dose after six months of your second dose.