ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Tuesday recorded 2,799 new cases of coronavirus, the lowest in almost a month, and 37 fatalities, the country's pandemic response monitor said.
The South Asian nation has been battling an omicron-driven fifth wave of virus infections. However, the number of cases has been on the decline in the country.
According to the National Command and Operation Center (NCOC), which oversees Pakistan's pandemic response, 38% of Pakistan's total population and 56% of its eligible population has been vaccinated against COVID-19.
Health authorities conducted 52,327 tests in the last 24 hours, according to the NCOC. Of them, 2799 turned out to be positive, constituting a ratio of 5.34 percent.
Pakistan currently has 87,168 active cases of coronavirus, with 1168 people affected by them in need of critical care.
With the decline in a number of infections, the South Asian nation has allowed 100% capacity crowds at Pakistan Super League (PSL) games from February 16, according to the NCOC.
The seventh edition of the flagship tournament started with matches in Karachi on January 27. From February 10, the remaining matches of the series will be held in Lahore.
“Pakistan Cricket Board has been allowed to conduct Pakistan Super League (PSL) Lahore matches with 50% stadium capacity for fully vaccinated spectators till 15th February 2022,” the NCOC said in a statement.
“However, from 16 February onwards 100% stadium capacity for fully vaccinated spectators will be allowed. Children under 12 years of age (un-vaccinated) will also be allowed.”
The country has also abolished the Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) for inbound passengers on arrival at Pakistani airports from February 8.